Angela Duckworth – författare

Grit är ett karaktärsdrag som kombinerar uthållighet, inre driv och förmåga att inte ge upp vid motgångar. Det har visat sig vara en avgörande faktor för att nå framgång både i skolan och i yrkeslivet. Grit kan dessutom utvecklas och förstärkas, både av oss själva och genom stöd från föräldrar, lärare, chefer eller vänner. Det handlar om att hitta sin passion i livet, ringa in sitt personliga skäl till att fortsätta framåt, aldrig sluta öva och att se varje misslyckande som ett tillfälle att lära.

Psykologiprofessor Angela Duckworth delar här med sig av sin banbrytande forskning inom området. Vi får följa kadetter som kämpar med de första månadernas stenhårda träning på militärhögskolan West Point, möta utsatta barn i några av New Yorks tuffaste skolor och lära oss hemligheten bakom att vinna USA:s nationella stavningstävling.

Grit är ett övertygande och fascinerande svar på IQ-kulten. Duckworth påminner oss om att det är karaktär och ihärdighet som särskiljer de framgångsrika.

Malcolm Gladwell, författare till, Blink, Outliers och David och Goliat

Wall Street Journal bestseller“A welcome revelation.” --The Financial TimesAward-winning Wharton Professor and Choiceology podcast host Katy Milkman has devoted her career to the study of behavior change. In this ground-breaking book, Milkman reveals a proven path that can take you from where you are to where you want to be, with a foreword from psychologist Angela Duckworth, the best-selling author of Grit.Change comes most readily when you understand what's standing between you and success and tailor your solution to that roadblock. If you want to work out more but find exercise difficult and boring, downloading a goal-setting app probably won't help. But what if, instead, you transformed your workouts so they became a source of pleasure instead of a chore? Turning an uphill battle into a downhill one is the key to success. Drawing on Milkman's original research and the work of her world-renowned scientific collaborators, How to Change shares strategic methods for identifying and overcoming common barriers to change, such as impulsivity, procrastination, and forgetfulness. Through case studies and engaging stories, you’ll learn:   •   Why timing can be everything when it comes to making a change   •   How to turn temptation and inertia into assets   •   That giving advice, even if it's about something you're struggling with, can help you achieve more Whether you're a manager, coach, or teacher aiming to help others change for the better or are struggling to kick-start change yourself, How to Change offers an invaluable, science-based blueprint for achieving your goals, once and for all.

Unlock the key to success with the inspirational, 5 million-copy bestseller from the pioneering psychologist.THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAS SEEN ON THE MEL ROBBINS PODCAST‘Persuasive and fascinating’ Malcom Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers‘This book will change your life.’ Dan Heath, bestselling co-author of Made to Stick and DecisiveWhy do some people achieve extraordinary results while others, who are just as talented, fall short?In her acclaimed, multi-million-copy bestseller, Grit, award-winning psychologist Angela Duckworth takes us on an eye-opening journey to discover the true qualities that lead to success.Using case studies from her own childhood upbringing to her extensive research studying the psychology of success in sports and business, Duckworth reveals that talent is not what makes humans more likely to succeed. Instead, it’s a powerful combination of passion and perseverance – what she calls ‘grit’.Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world stories, Grit reveals:What ‘grit’ is and why it mattersHow grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstancesWhy stubbornness is a key characteristic of gritty peopleHow to develop lifelong purpose and passionAnd so much morePersonal, powerful, and empowering, Grit is the inspiring and practical guide that will show you how to develop the resilience, focus and determination needed to succeed.Praise for GRIT:‘For anyone hoping to work smarter or live better, GRIT is an essential - and perhaps life-changing - read.’ Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human'Impressively fresh and original' Susan Cain, bestselling author of Quiet‘With a mix of masterful storytelling and the latest science, she shows that perseverance and passion matter at least as much as talent and intelligence.’ Arianna Huffington, bestselling author of Thrive‘Utterly captivating, inspiring and original… Once you pick up GRIT, you won't be able to tear yourself away.’ Amy Cuddy, Harvard Business School professor and author of PresenceDiscover Angela’s new book, revealing the hidden power of situations - and how you can shape them to bring out your best. Situated by Angela Duckworth is out September 2026.

Unlock the key to success with the inspirational, multi-million-copy bestseller from the pioneering psychologist.THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAS SEEN ON THE MEL ROBBINS PODCAST‘Persuasive and fascinating’ Malcom Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers‘This book will change your life.’ Dan Heath, bestselling co-author of Made to Stick and DecisiveWhy do some people achieve extraordinary results while others, who are just as talented, fall short?In her acclaimed, multi-million-copy bestseller, Grit, award-winning psychologist Angela Duckworth takes us on an eye-opening journey to discover the true qualities that lead to success.Using case studies from her own childhood upbringing to her extensive research studying the psychology of success in sports and business, Duckworth reveals that talent is not what makes humans more likely to succeed. Instead, it’s a powerful combination of passion and perseverance – what she calls ‘grit’.Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world stories, Grit reveals:What ‘grit’ is and why it mattersHow grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstancesWhy stubbornness is a key characteristic of gritty peopleHow to develop lifelong purpose and passionAnd so much morePersonal, powerful, and empowering, Grit is the inspiring and practical guide that will show you how to develop the resilience, focus and determination needed to succeed.Praise for GRIT:‘For anyone hoping to work smarter or live better, GRIT is an essential - and perhaps life-changing - read.’ Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human'Impressively fresh and original' Susan Cain, bestselling author of Quiet‘With a mix of masterful storytelling and the latest science, she shows that perseverance and passion matter at least as much as talent and intelligence.’ Arianna Huffington, bestselling author of Thrive‘Utterly captivating, inspiring and original… Once you pick up GRIT, you won't be able to tear yourself away.’ Amy Cuddy, Harvard Business School professor and author of PresenceDiscover Angela’s new book, revealing the hidden power of situations - and how you can shape them to bring out your best. Situated by Angela Duckworth is out September 2026.

‘If you read one book this year to level up your life, make it this one’ MEL ROBBINS'For anyone who feels stuck, this book offers a path to something new' CAROL DWECK From the #1 bestselling author of Grit, a new book that reveals the hidden power of situations - and how you can shape them to bring out your best.In Angela Duckworth’s first book, she showed that a common denominator of successful strivers is a blend of passion and perseverance she dubbed 'grit.' This new book springs from her deepening realization that grit, while necessary, is sometimes not sufficient. How you situate yourself to meet a challenge can be crucial.Duckworth’s in-depth research reveals the enormous influence wielded by the objects within arm’s reach, your peers and mentors, and even where you live. Though you’re often told to make the best of your situation, it is far, far better to make your situation better first.In Situated, you’ll discover:Why your personality changes, sometimes dramatically, from one situation to another – and how you can harness that shiftThe secret to conquering temptation without willpowerWhy taking the less effortful path can feel like cheating but often solves a stubborn problemHow the company you keep shapes the person you becomeThe most effective ways to help others succeedHighlighting four essential elements of successful situations, Duckworth shows how high performers like Taylor Swift, Michael Phelps and Jerry Seinfeld create situations that make the most of their grit. And with disarming honesty, she shares her own struggles with burnout and marriage – and how learning to change her situation, not herself, made all the difference.Whatever it is you want to achieve, there’s a situation that can make your journey easier.It takes effort to make your situation your ally – but a little effort goes a long way ... when you get situated.

'If you read one book this year to level up your life, make it this one' MEL ROBBINS'For anyone who feels stuck, this book offers a path to something new' CAROL DWECK From the #1 bestselling author of Grit, a new book that reveals the hidden power of situations - and how you can shape them to bring out your best.In Angela Duckworth's first book, she showed that a common denominator of successful strivers is a blend of passion and perseverance she dubbed 'grit.' This new book springs from her deepening realization that grit, while necessary, is sometimes not sufficient. How you situate yourself to meet a challenge can be crucial.Duckworth's in-depth research reveals the enormous influence wielded by the objects within arm's reach, your peers and mentors, and even where you live. Though you're often told to make the best of your situation, it is far, far better to make your situation better first.

In Situated, you'll discover:

Why your personality changes, sometimes dramatically, from one situation to another - and how you can harness that shiftThe secret to conquering temptation without willpowerWhy taking the less effortful path can feel like cheating but often solves a stubborn problemHow the company you keep shapes the person you becomeThe most effective ways to help others succeed

Highlighting four essential elements of successful situations, Duckworth shows how high performers like Taylor Swift, Michael Phelps and Jerry Seinfeld create situations that make the most of their grit. And with disarming honesty, she shares her own struggles with burnout and marriage - and how learning to change her situation, not herself, made all the difference.Whatever it is you want to achieve, there's a situation that can make your journey easier.It takes effort to make your situation your ally - but a little effort goes a long way ... when you get situated.