Learner reports that grit and conscientiousness are crucial for success, often surpassing traditional metrics like IQ or test scores.

In a new podcast, Angela Duckworth, author of the 2016 bestseller Grit, explains why, two years into the pandemic, even the grittiest people are quitting, stepping down, or scaling back. In the audio ...

What do teachers get wrong about grit? I answered this question recently, along with others, for Character Lab in a Tip of the Week: How do you define grit, and what makes it special? I define grit as ...

Angela Duckworth is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a nonprofit with the mission of advancing the science and practice of ...

Angela Duckworth decided to teach her class on grit again because she believes the lessons are especially helpful during the pandemic. Credit: Audrey Tirtaguna Psychology professor Angela Duckworth is ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. "Duckworth has faced the backlash by practicing a bit of grit herself. Take her reaction when a ...

No, I’m not talking about the kind under your fingernails. Do you ever wonder how some people seem to fall into a pile of cow manure and come out smelling like a rose? Those successful types probably ...

Professor Angela Duckworth teaching her class “Grit Lab: Fostering Passion and Perseverance,” about mastering long-term goals. Credit: Idil Demirdag In a recent Penn in Washington event, Ariana ...