This week, we're spotlighting someone who completely redefined what it means to be successful — Angela Duckworth. You might know her as the pioneer of “grit,” but she's also a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and one of the most influential thinkers on achievement today.

Duckworth has spent years exploring a deceptively simple question: What separates the high performers from the rest? Not just in academics or sports, but across every field — from CEOs to chefs, from artists to athletes.

What she found wasn’t raw talent. It wasn’t IQ. It was grit — that unique blend of passion and perseverance over the long haul.

Her work flipped the traditional success script. In fact, her bestselling book Grit has become a favorite in corporate boardrooms and classrooms alike. Why? Because her message is both bold and incredibly empowering: success doesn’t belong to the naturally gifted — it belongs to the persistent.

And here's the kicker — grit isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you can build. No matter where you come from or what your background is, you can develop the resilience, the consistency, and the drive to stick with your goals — even when it gets tough.

So, this week, we’re digging into Angela Duckworth’s groundbreaking research and what it means for your own path to mastery — whether you're chasing a promotion, launching a side hustle, or just trying to build better habits.

Her Work: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z49m4VQ4TfQ28Cnl42yiT?si=80b3b43057b34b5a

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Her Book: https://amzn.to/4jh697l