Grit : The Power of Passion and Perseverance

As expected

Full of long explanations of psychological studies …, could be better to just include a reference to those studies so we can search for them ourselves if we need to,and get to the main ideas briefly.

Kaliteli baski. Kusursuz urun.

Excellent livre. Je n’avais aucune connaissance préalable sur le sujet et j’en ai beaucoup appris. Anglais simple et compréhensible, très bonne explication du sujet, de la base scientifique et de son application au quotidien. Il est cité par de nombreuses autres sources. A lire!

On more than 400 pages or 13 chapters, the author takes on a journey on what „grit“ means, on how to grow it and apply it to your life. The first part of the book explains what grit means, that talent can distract while effort counts twice. Mrs. Duckworth explains how to measure grit, also scientifically, that great deeds come out of consistent practices, exercises etc. which is often experienced as „talent“ (see great achievements in sports), which makes it easier to process for the spectator. Being a parent of two young kids, I especially liked the third part on how growing grit inside your house / family / surroundings, how to train your kids, not being the enabler for them, but supporting them in their decision and coaxing them on following a regular hobby (like playing an instrument, doing certain sports...), especially setting rules on keeping this activity for a certain amount of time. What I really liked about the book is the connection to other literature I read in the past years, e.g. the the often cited growth mindset (read the book by Dr. Carol Dweck, you can also check my review), consistent habit building, leaving your comfort zone, constant life-long learning etc. This approach might resp. will collide with certain mindsets like the famous „work-life-balance“ (which lies, as perceived by a lot of persons on the life side instead of being a dynamic balance), but I am a great fan of the thoughts presented. I really liked the very detailed notes section, the writing style, the small personal anecdotes of Mrs. Duckworth, I can totally recommend this book.

Grit was a great read and really changed how I think about long-term success. The core idea — that passion and perseverance matter more than raw talent — really hit home. Angela Duckworth does a great job showing that people who stick with something, put in the work, and stay committed over time usually outperform those who rely only on natural ability. It made me reflect on the areas in my own life where I’ve pushed through challenges versus the times I gave up too early. What I liked most is how the book mixes research with real stories from athletes, students, business leaders, and everyday people who pushed past setbacks. It feels motivating without being cheesy, and it reminds you that consistency matters far more than we usually give it credit for. The message is simple but powerful: effort counts twice. If I had one critique, it’s that some of the stories and examples start to overlap as the book goes on, and if you’ve read other personal development books, a few ideas may feel familiar. Still, the way Duckworth explains grit — breaking it down into passion, practice, purpose, and persistence — makes it easy to apply in real life. Overall, Grit is a meaningful, encouraging read. It pushes you to rethink what really drives achievement and helps you see that building perseverance is just as important as having talent. If you’re working toward big goals or want a mindset boost, this book is definitely worth your time.

Messy. Qualify of essay. Working long hours mixed with deliberate practice. What do you recommend for good parenting? - Work 70 hours per week? Haha!