Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance - Book Summary

  I read Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance [1] book authored by Angela Duckworth[2] . This book contains extensive research done by Angela Duckworth on Grit and provides tools to nurture it.

 I summarized my take away from the book into several slides as given below.

 What is Grit ?

 

Why Grit is necessary ?

 

How can I grow Grit ?




 

How can Others help me to grow Grit ?



 

References

[1] - https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111108

[2] - https://angeladuckworth.com/

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