The focus on just thinking about standardized test scores as being synonymous with achievement for teenagers is ridiculous, right? There are so… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
I don't think that every child in America is going to necessarily aspire to, you know, a four-year degree from a liberal… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
“Whatever it is that you want to do, you’ll find in life that if you’re not passionate about what it is you’re… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
I believe kids should choose what they want to do, because it's their life, but they have to choose something, and they… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
I'm so much more gratified by my life now that I have an expertise. I wake up every day thinking about a… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
“In fact, he can’t remember a single case in which the development of purpose unfolded without the earlier observation of a purposeful… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
“the first core value—We don’t whine—and its corresponding quote, courtesy of playwright George Bernard Shaw: “The true joy in life is to… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
Striving is exhausting. Sometimes I do say things like, 'I wish I were not quite this driven to be excellent.' It's not… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
“Most of us become more conscientious, confident, caring, and calm with life experience.” — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
There's something about taking the path of least resistance that makes a lot of sense. But at the same time, we have… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
“Over time, we learn life lessons we don't forget, and we adapt in response to the growing demands of our circumstances. Eventually,… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
“Personally, I have learned that if you create a vision for yourself and stick with it, you can make amazing things happen… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
“what we accomplish in the marathon of life depends tremendously on our grit—our passion and perseverance for long-term goals.” — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
As our knees and hips and eyesight deteriorate, we become more dependable, less impulsive, kinder, and less moody. Psychologists call this the… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
Most people who are really, enduringly interested in something eventually find that it's important, too - and important to other people. Very… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
Grit and self-control are related, but they're not the same thing. — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
“you can, in fact, modify your self-talk, and you can learn to not let it interfere with you moving toward your goals. With practice… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
One thing that's true of gritty people is they love what they do, and they keep loving what they do. So they're not just… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
The focus on just thinking about standardized test scores as being synonymous with achievement for teenagers is ridiculous, right? There are so many things… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
“Nobody wants to show you the hours and hours of becoming. They’d rather show the highlight of what they’ve become.” — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
I don't spend a lot of time thinking about my genes because I can't do anything about them. — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
“My longitudinal studies show these three virtue clusters predict different outcomes. For academic achievement, including stellar report card grades, the cluster containing grit is… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
“For many of us, the companies we work for are an important cultural force in our lives. For instance, growing up, my dad liked… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
“trying to do things they can't yet do, failing, and learning what they need to do differently is exactly the way that experts practice.” — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
Negative feelings are typical of learning, and you shouldn't feel like you're stupid when you're frustrated doing something. You might say to yourself, 'I… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
I was a good novice teacher, but I did the things that were obvious. I stayed for lunch for extra tutoring, gave kids my… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
“The separation of talent and skill,” Will Smith points out, “is one of the greatest misunderstood concepts for people who are trying to excel,… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
