Grit: The Power of Passion + Perseverance

Grit: The Power of Passion + Perseverance (Angela Duckworth, 2016)

How I stumbled upon it: I stole it from my dad’s reading list (sorry, dad!)

What it's about: Being successful is not just about being smart or having inherent genius--it is 99% grit (meaning effort, practice, and dedicated interest to a task). Angela Duckworth explores why grit matters and how it makes people stand out from the crowd in her insightful bestseller.

What I thought: I’d always known that success is not just a game of chance, but it sure was nice to have that reinforced here. For many, grit is something that comes naturally - pushing forward and persevering in the face of trials is part of how they thrive - but Duckworth’s book spells it out quite nicely. Grit isn’t something that you are born with, but it is something you can develop to help you withstand even the most challenging circumstances.

You can get it here.