Grit
"As much as talent counts, effort counts twice."
— Angela Duckworth, Grit (2016)
Introduction
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| Full title | Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance |
| Author | Angela Duckworth |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Success; Perseverance (Ethics); Psychology |
| Genre | Nonfiction; Self-help |
| Publisher | Scribner |
Publication date | 3 May 2016 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback); e-book; audiobook |
| Pages | 333 |
| ISBN | 978-1-5011-1110-5 |
| Website | simonandschuster.com |
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance is a nonfiction book by psychologist Angela Duckworth, published in the United States by Scribner on 3 May 2016. [1] The book popularizes Duckworth’s research on “grit,” defined in the academic literature as perseverance and passion for long-term goals. [2] The first Scribner hardcover edition is cataloged with LCCN 2015042880 and ISBN 978-1-5011-1110-5. [3] A trade paperback edition followed on 21 August 2018. [4] The publisher lists the hardcover at 352 pages, while many library catalogs record xv, 333 pages. [5][3]
Chapter summary
This outline follows the Scribner hardcover edition (2016, ISBN 978-1-5011-1110-5).[3]
I – What Grit Is and Why It Matters
🚪 1 – Showing Up.
🌟 2 – Distracted by Talent.
🔁 3 – Effort Counts Twice.
🧪 4 – How Gritty Are You?.
🌱 5 – Grit Grows.
II – Growing Grit from the Inside Out
🔍 6 – Interest.
🛠️ 7 – Practice.
🎯 8 – Purpose.
🌅 9 – Hope.
III – Growing Grit from the Outside In
👨👩👧 10 – Parenting for Grit.
🏟️ 11 – The Playing Fields of Grit.
🏛️ 12 – A Culture of Grit.
📘 Conclusion.
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References
- ↑ "Grit". Simon & Schuster. Simon & Schuster. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ Duckworth, Angela L.; Christopher Peterson; Michael D. Matthews; Dennis R. Kelly (2007). "Grit: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals". Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 92 (6): 1087–1101. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.92.6.1087. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Grit : the power of passion and perseverance". WorldCat. OCLC. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Grit (Trade Paperback)". Simon & Schuster. Simon & Schuster. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Grit — Product details". Simon & Schuster. Simon & Schuster. Retrieved 3 November 2025.