Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Paperback – 21 August 2018

This book isn't something you should skip, if you get a chance to get your hand on it, don't hesitate and just grab a copy, it's worth the read!The author Angela Duckworth has done an amazing work in presenting a comprehensive view of grit with great brevity.This book starts from the basics, as on what is grit, and keeps on moving forward with a series of questions that would arise in any person's mind. I personally liked the way she has written the book, being a psychologist herself, she hasn't filled with this entirely with studies, and data rather it is light read with numerous stories from top athletes, actors, and many people who have worked their way to the top through consistent hardwork or 'grit'. The author has called them profoundly as 'grit paragons'.It is a book you should read if you feel that talent is innate as this book will challenge your views in a way that you might have a change in outlook. Also, you should read it if you feel that talent can be developed with consistent effort as this book will affirm your opinion with stories, studies, and data.Also, by including her own story, a story that anyone will be able to connect with due to its simplicity, I felt the book became more personal, and felt like conversation.So, I would recommend this book to every person whether they are on their path of self discovery and betterment, or whether they are on their path to being adamant, and depressed. It is going to give you perspective towards a fulfilling life, will instill a belief in the power of self, and might spark a flame of grit in you.A big shoutout to the author for writing this amazing book!

well written book - nice concepts around hobby, developing passion and grit. There are some useful suggestions on how to structure our goals to balance our grit, deliberate practice and approach. She also talks very well about a few examples of grit in her research which are very engaging. It questions the thoughts around gift, talent and other usually inflated things and puts them in perspective with persistence. I liked the book and it certainly is something I’d love to retain on my shelf

Overall the book is good to read. Author explains the grit-passion and perseverance in every manner she can, but sometimes the stories,examples given to back up are so overwhelming and boring that you loose track of main idea of the chapter.It could have been a much better read if the stories,anectodes could have been less in no.

At the outset I want to tell to those parents and teachers who worry about their lesser talented children. Here is Grit by Angela Duckworth, which is a hope for them. The book is about zeal and hard work in achievement of goal. The author in her research on children found that the I.Q. a gold standard for prediction of intellectual excellence falls short when one works with passion and persistence. In other words, the lesser talented children putting hard work in their studies perform better than the talented children.Her research adds something important to the repertoire of positive psychology, a solid core to achieve a goal in life. It is more substantial than the hollow concept of happiness. Grit is an antidote for those who feel lesser talented; studies show that with hard work and perseverance they can trump the more talented. Duckworth provided a new vision for dropout problem in schools, especially in the developed world. There was nothing wrong with the school and the teachers, rather the problem was the ‘character’ of the students dropping out: disregard for norms and carelessness to work.Passion, Duckworth says, is working toward goal in abiding, loyal and steady way. Grit allows one to be at the top level for a long time, and is accompanied by feeling of joy. Grittier people experience more flow. Let me propose that they develop qualities of people engaging in nishkama karma. One remains in problem solving mode, so improving his/her skill, choosing goals after thorough deliberations.Grittier children, research says, work harder and enjoy it. This is startling, cherishing rewards of labour. More astonishing is the finding that people suffering set-backs, when engage in some work with passion and greater effort, not only are able to bear the pain, they excel from normal people. The hope for these people lies in their expectation that “our own efforts can improve our future.” This finding of Duckworth supports the work of her mentor Martin Seligman, a pioneer in helplessness theory of depression, and today leading the positive psychology movement. Those who are not ready to give up in face of formidable problems, have key to success in their cognition. In other words, it is learning from adversity in life.Above all, Duckworth through her impeccable researches, narrated beautifully in the book, shows that grit allows one feel that “one can really change.” It is a novel way towards “growth mindsets.” If I may conclude, my karma, the effort I put to my work, is my life.

Makes and excellent read with deep insights. Well explained and keeps you engaged, unfolding the power of human mind.

To cultivate grit is hard, but it is even harder to maintain it. And it takes a sort of fearlessness to keep putting in the work day in and day out. To gather the pieces of your broken ego, and get back up.I would highly recommend you give it a read. More important, apply the principles in life. It will be hard, I assure you - But for your purpose, I don't think you'd mind.

The book came in good conditions. 5 stars for that.As for the content, the book is average only. It's not bad but still, it's not something I would recommend. For each chapter, many sentences and paragraphs are repetitive -- just the same thing rephrased differently. The volume of the content could have been made shorter too.

Grit, lays the onus the old tried and tested methods. Re-defines Motivation, Passion and other words exactly how they are!Definite read for teachers and parents