The TED Interview: How to turn grit into a lifelong habit | Angela Duckworth

Published: June 21, 2021, 4 a.m.

We\u2019re taking a few weeks off while we prepare the next season. So in the meantime, we\u2019re sharing another episode from the TED Audio Collective that we thought you, of all people, might enjoy. It\u2019s from The TED Interview, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson.

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What does it take to persevere and succeed, not just in our careers but in all aspects of our lives? For psychologist Angela Duckworth, the answer can be summed up in one concept: grit. She explains the ingredients in grit and the experiences that make one person persist where another gives up\u2014and offers concrete steps to instill grit early in life and sustain it.

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If you like what you hear, check out the full season of The TED Interview wherever you\u2019re listening to this.