EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 7 MIN
Dr. Angela Duckworth: “Grit is Living Life Like It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint.”
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Angela Duckworth explains why talent and IQ aren’t the best predictors of success. After studying students, soldiers, teachers, and professionals, she discovered that the real driver of achievement is grit — the combination of passion and perseverance for long-term goals. Learn why success is less about talent and more about sticking with what matters over time.Want Ad-Free Episodes? Join QOD Club and hear zero ads inside our Circle community. Plus, book clubs, mentorship calls, weekly business trainings, and new likeminded friends. Get started for only $9.Source: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth | TEDHosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Angela Duckworth explains why talent and IQ aren’t the best predictors of success. After studying students, soldiers, teachers, and professionals, she discovered that the real driver of achievement is grit — the combination of passion and perseverance for long-term goals. Learn why success is less about talent and more about sticking with what matters over time.Want Ad-Free Episodes? Join QOD Club and hear zero ads inside our Circle community. Plus, book clubs, mentorship calls, weekly business trainings, and new likeminded friends. Get started for only $9.Source: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth | TEDHosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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