Discover the secret to outstanding achievement with "Grit", the instant New York Times bestseller by celebrated researcher and professor, Angela Duckworth. Through eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, Duckworth reveals that talent is not the key to success, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. Drawing on insights from history and modern experiments in peak performance, Duckworth shares valuable strategies for cultivating tenacity, triggering lifelong interest and achieving your goals. A personal, insightful and life-changing book about the power of persistence.