Angela Duckworth on grit, and the trouble with genius

Psychologist Angela Duckworth – who wrote ‘Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance’ – breaks down the elusive trait: why it’s crucial to success, whether men or women are gritter, and if the trait can be developed. Plus, the MacArthur Genius Grant recipient on why we’re looking at genius the wrong way.

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