Grit: The power of passion and perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth

The speaker shares their journey from management consulting to teaching, observing that IQ isn't the sole determinant of student success. They highlight grit as a key predictor of success across various fields, including education, military, and competitions. The speaker discusses research on grit, its impact on student graduation rates, and the challenges of building grit. Growth mindset is introduced as a potential method to foster grit, but more research is needed. The talk concludes with a call for further testing and research to effectively cultivate grit in students.

What motivated the teacher to leave management consulting for teaching?

What did the teacher notice about the relationship between IQ and student performance?

What conclusion did the teacher reach about the needs in education after several years of teaching?

What characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success in various studies conducted by the research team?

How is grit defined according to the speaker?

What did the research find about the relationship between grit and talent?

What is the concept of 'growth mindset' and how does it relate to building grit?