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Angela Duckworth
Psychology
Known for
Grit and perseverance
Why their work may matter
Useful vocabulary for long-term effort. Grit's predictive power beyond conscientiousness is contested in the literature.
Connection to a theme in The Trenches
Chapter 7, held carefully — perseverance is not a substitute for support.
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Grit.
Books
- Grit
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