Grit the power of passion and perseverance

In this must-read book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, students, and business people -- both seasoned and new -- that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit." Why do some people suc...

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Main Author: Duckworth, Angela (Author)
Format: Audiobooks eAudiobook Downloads eAudiobook
Language:English
Published: New York : Simon & Schuster Audio, 2016.
Edition:Unabridged.
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Online Access:Go to Downloadable Audiobook Here.
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