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.

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