Grit
Grit

Author: Angela Duckworth

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 1501111124

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In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes us into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. “Duckworth’s ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better” (The New York Times Book Review). Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference. This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal).

Grit
Grit

Author: Angela Duckworth

Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781534452732

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“A useful guide for parents or teachers looking for confirmation that passion and persistence matter, and for inspiring models of how to cultivate these important qualities.” —The Washington Post In this young readers edition of the instant New York Times bestseller Grit, MacArthur Genius Award–winning professor Angela Duckworth offers insights into who succeeds in life and why the secret to achievement a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit: Passion, Perseverance, and the Science of Success Duckworth shows young people how they can achieve remarkable things not just by relying on natural talent but by practicing a unique form of focused persistence. She also teaches them how to be better at pursuing the small goals that will bring joy into their everyday life. Drawing on her powerful personal story, Duckworth describes how a youth spent smashing through every academic barrier resulted in the hypothesis that the real predictor of success may not be inborn “talent” but a special blend of resilience and single-mindedness. Through her descriptions of field research at venues as various as the National Spelling Bee (where students who score highest on the “Grit Scale” land in the final rounds) to work with Pete Carroll coach of the Seattle Seahawks, who was building the grittiest culture in the NFL, Duckworth shows how “grit” works in the real world. She also passes along insights gleaned from interviews with dozens of high achievers including the New York Times Crossword Editor, the Dean of Admissions at Harvard, and more.

Kept by the Power of God
Kept by the Power of God

Author: I. Howard Marshall

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2008-12-01

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1725260476

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This is a very controversial subject which disturbs many people. οIf you do get disturbed it will be because of the emotion usually surrounding the subject of "eternal security." οIf you get upset it will NOT be caused by the manner in which Dr. Marshall has presented the subject. It is the contention of the author that there is biblical truth in both the Calvinistic and the Arminian position concerning this volatile subject, and that each camp should candidly recognize the value of the other's positions. John Wesley once wrote, "The truth of the Gospel is within a hairsbreadth of Calvinism." Quite a concession for the chief spokesman of Arminianism! Dr. I. Howard Marshall echoes the contention of Wesley, and then goes even beyond it. "The full Arminian position is as much open to error as is extreme Calvinism. My aim is to reach beyond the Calvinist-Arminian controversy to a position which is biblical."

Stickability
Stickability

Author: Greg S. Reid

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-01-02

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0698196872

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An exciting and long-overdue collaboration between Tarcher/Penguin and the Napoleon Hill Foundation, with one of their most successful authors--Greg S. Reid! Stickability: The Power of Perseverance is a thought-provoking book that shows readers of all ages and backgrounds how they, too, can not only apply the self-motivation principles of Napoleon Hill’s timeless and groundbreaking self-help volume Think and Grow Rich, but make them stick. Combining author Greg S. Reid’s modern business wisdom; interviews with numerous business celebrities, such as Steve Wozniak (cofounder of Apple), Frank Shankwitz (founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation), and Martin Cooper (inventor of the cell phone); and valuable information from the secret files previously available only to the Napoleon Hill Foundation and its members, this book reveals: The “Three Causes of Failure” from Napoleon Hill’s hidden vault of wisdom The importance of flexibility The principle of relaxed intensity in action How to define and conquer your “cul-de-sac” moments How to overcome the ghost of fear The importance of insight through necessity And so much more!

The Power of Perseverance
The Power of Perseverance

Author: Tameka Chapman

Publisher:

Published: 2020-07-28

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780578750354

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Perseverance is the courage, desire, drive, faith, strength and will to keep going even when there's a delay, when you're not sure of the end result and when you have no idea if you'll achieve the goal. You just keep going, believing that you will see success! ~ Tameka L. ChapmanWhen faced with an obstacle, what do you do? When life throws you daggers, how do you shift? No matter how you decide to handle the circumstances in life, you must never give up on going for your greater! I'm grateful for each lady that shared her journey in this book to show you that if she can face the obstacle, overcome the obstacle and live to share the journey about her obstacle with you, you can too!When I think of perseverance, I feel the power that comes with that word as I have lived a life that required me to persevere through many challenges. The one thing that stands out is my ability to know that there is greater on the other side. I encourage you, as you read this book and the many transformational journeys shared within, to know that no matter what you are facing or going through right now, you will get through it and walk into your greater!This book is filled with transformational journeys of women who have overcome life-changing circumstances that led to each woman learning to once again have HOPE, COURAGE, WILL, DRIVE and PERSEVERANCE to keep going. These wonderful souls shared their tests and trials and the path that led to overcoming the obstacles they faced for the purpose of inspiring you to learn how to tap into the power of your perseverance!Foreword Author: Dr. Mary J. HuntleyContributing Co-Authors:ALICIA RODMANALICIA K. SYLVEANNIEKA LISA PEYNADOKI-ESHA ELLISKIMBERLEY WIGGINSPAMELA TIMUSSELENA ROBINSONSHANTE' R. RODDYSHAWN JACKSONTRACEY K. GEORGE

Grit to Great
Grit to Great

Author: Linda Kaplan Thaler

Publisher: Currency

Published: 2015-09-08

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0804139121

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It is not native intelligence or natural talent that makes people excel, it's old-fashioned hard work, sweat equity, and determination. In Grit to Great, Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval tackle a topic that is close to their hearts, one that they feel is the real secret to their own success in their careers--and in the careers of so many people they know and have met. And that is the incredible power of grit, perseverance, perspiration, determination, and sheer stick-to-it-tiveness. We are all dazzled by the notion that there are some people who get ahead, who reach the corner office because they are simply gifted, or well-connected, or both. But research shows that we far overvalue talent and intellectual ability in our culture. The fact is, so many people get ahead--even the gifted ones--because they worked incredibly hard, put in the thousands of hours of practice and extra sweat equity, and made their own luck. And Linda and Robin should know--they are two girls from the Bronx who had no special advantages or privileges and rose up through their own hard work and relentless drive to succeed to the top of their highly competitive profession. In a book illustrated with a cornucopia of stories and the latest research on success, the authors reveal the strategies that helped them, and countless others, succeed at the highest levels in their careers and professions, and in their personal lives. They talk about the guts--the courage--necessary to take on tough challenges and not give up at the first sign of difficulty. They discuss the essential quality of resiliency. Everyone suffers setbacks in their careers and in life. The key, however, is to pick yourself up and bounce back. Drawing on the latest research in positive psychology, they discuss why optimists do better in school, work, and on the playing field--and how to reset that optimistic set point. They talk about industriousness, the notion that Malcolm Gladwell popularized with the 10,000-hour rule in his book Outliers. Creativity theorist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi believes it takes a minimum of 10 years for one's true creative potential to be realized. And the authors explore the concept of tenacity--the quality that allows us to remain focused and avoid distraction in order to get the job done--an increasingly difficult task in today's fragmented, cluttered, high-tech, connected world. Written in the same short, concise format as The Power of Nice and leavened with the natural humor that characterizes Linda's and Robin's lives--and books--Grit to Great is destined to be the book everyone in business needs.

The Gift of Grit: Unleash the Power of Passion & Perseverance, Rewire Your Beliefs, Build Resilience, and Achieve Your Long-Term Goals
The Gift of Grit: Unleash the Power of Passion & Perseverance, Rewire Your Beliefs, Build Resilience, and Achieve Your Long-Term Goals

Author: Som Bathla

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2018-05-11

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9781981072484

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"God honors a beautiful blend of gift and grit! He gives the gift, and He expects us to have the grit to practice and learn how to use it effectively." Beth Moore Do you often get surprised how some people keep focussed on their life's purpose despite facing numerous setbacks? Do you wonder how the high-achievers overcome the toughest situations of life with resilience and determination without a flinch? Ever thought, what's something that makes these people extra-ordinary? Do they have more IQ? Are they more emotionally intelligent? Do they always have more resources, or better circumstances or abilities? No, none of them can 100% guarantee your long-term success. Then what's the deal? What works? It is GRIT. It's their perseverance and passion to stay focused for very long time that makes them achieve their life's goal. It's their GRIT that makes them extraordinary. And the good news! GRIT is a choice. It's not something that comes from your genes unlike your IQ or other factors. You can CHOOSE it. Unfortunately there is no scientific formula that leads to building grit, but here is an approach to build grit based on growth mindset, as Angela Duckworth, the grit researcher and Carol Dweck, the mindset researcher propounded. And that's what "The Gift of Grit" has to offer you. The Gift of Grit will not only elaborate how Grit is the strongest predictor of success, it will teach you the practical steps to develop a growth mindset & belief system that will pave the way to build a Gritty YOU. Learn How Growth Mindset is the Path to Building Grit. Uncover neuroscience research showing how growth mindset and grit literally alters the brain portions and neuron connections that triggers the way to achieving your long-term goals. How to get rid of 5 toxic mindsets that kill your grit . Step-By-Step Approach to Building Personal Grit How ABCDE Principle helps you to entirely change your perspective even in the most adverse life situations Understand 40% Rule to develop mental toughness and resilience. Learn about "Hard Thing Rule" to develop your grit on everyday basis. Empower your Belief Systems How the power of beliefs can create super-achievers like Albert Einstein, and Roger Bannister Unlock the effective ways to strengthen and rewire your entire belief system to mould you journey to success. Discover the mental training tips and tricks to effectively deal with setbacks and adversities Former US president, Calvin Coolidge once aptly said: "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." The Gift of Grit is for anyone and everyone who is sincere about achieving their long-term goals. Whether you're a student, an entrepreneur, an employee or a stay at home parent nurturing kids, grit is the ultimate gift that you can give yourself to design your destiny. So don't wait anymore... Give Yourself the gift of GRIT and Achieve Your Life Goals with the power of Passion and Perseverance

Pulse of Perseverance
Pulse of Perseverance

Author: Pierre Johnson

Publisher:

Published: 2017-11

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780999279700

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What drove three young black men, each from America's most urban environments, to achieve their dreams of becoming doctors? The answer is in the Pulse of Perseverance. In 1998, Max Madhere, Pierre Johnson, and Joe Semien were three young, black, premedical students at Xavier University of Louisiana. Each was struggling with the demands of Xavier's rigorous curriculum, yet each was determined to succeed, even if the statistics, or the stereotypes about black men, said otherwise. By drawing on each other's determination and individual strengths, they forged a brotherhood and created a bond so strong that it would carry them through college, medical school, and well beyond. Now they've come together in Pulse to share their stories and encourage young people of color to pursue high-level careers. Max grew up in New York City and Washington D.C., Pierre in Chicago, and Joe in New Orleans. Underperforming schools, instability in the home, the trappings of street life, or simply being "expected" to fail could have derailed their aspirations, yet all three men refused to accept failure as an option. No obstacle was too great, no ambition too high.Today, Dr. Maxime Madhere, Dr. Pierre Johnson, and Dr. Joseph W. Semien Jr. are each board-certified physicians, as well as fathers and community mentors. Their message in Pulse is both simple and complex: no matter where you're from, no matter what "society" tells you, you can realize your dreams with hard work, determination, and God's guidance.

Thought Economics
Thought Economics

Author: Vikas Shah

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books

Published: 2021-02-04

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1789292670

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Including conversations with world leaders, Nobel prizewinners, business leaders, artists and Olympians, Vikas Shah quizzes the minds that matter on the big questions that concern us all.

The Sorites Principle
The Sorites Principle

Author: Ian Gibbs

Publisher:

Published: 2016-10-27

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9788494521348

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The Sorites Principle: How to harness the power of perseverance is a powerful unification of tips, tricks and techniques on how to achieve great things via small efforts. So, do you want to lose weight, learn a new language, become a film director or just keep your home neat and tidy? Then the Sorites Principle is just what you need.