Grit: the power of passion and perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth

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Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success.
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[@gibbysmoviecorner8286]

Good luck on your assignment, everyone.

[@loshomies8235]

Thank you gibby

[@madiib5282]

appreciate it

[@nototango]

Thank you Gibby

[@xhobispritex7552]

Oh! You too? Thanks!

[@Gladiux0]

Thank you so much gibby.

[@pshyeah1128]

Thumbs up if you're here because of a school assignment. Lol

[@YesTheory]

Nope.. But you should thank that prof for sending you here, this was such a good TED talk! :)

[@shaffand.7375]

Lol that'd be me :)

[@Preppyxsophiaxx]

pshyeah1128 If your teacher gave you this as an assignment, she's probably a very good teacher :) I'm a teacher myself and I can completely relate to this talk. Some things from experience are hard to convey, and the speaker does a great job.This one is defnintely not only about learning for school...it's about learning for life.

[@LilyHellofriend]

pshyeah1128 Doing a "Key to Success" Unit. Reading the Outliers by Malcom Gladwell. Very interesting theories.

[@PowerhouseedChronicle]

Andreas Hofer Very true! :)

[@nicerixis1790]

2:59 mentions what grit is. 4:45 tells how grit is related to talent. 4:54 what a growth mindset is. Just something for anyone else who might need it!

[@chancequick7356]

😂

[@kealebogaangelntheledi9590]

Thank you!

[@sadiaakterdola6430]

tnxxx

[@sonnyboi1297]

THANK YOU, school was hurting me for these facts.

[@daiisyy.torres]

THANK YOU OH MY LORDDD

[@user-kx1mx6er4b]

Stumbled upon this TED talk again after 10 years and just want to add- Physical health is important for having grit. Make sure to exercise daily even if a little so you have the stamina to keep going!

[@formedmilitia1880]

Damn I didn’t know everyone had the same assignment I did

[@aayushlimbachia4672]

Ayo facts bruh

[@SummerRain100]

including Chinese students.😂😂😂

[@SummerRain100]

@Grace Dasheur in China university we students have to watch this video in order to learn English

[@SummerRain100]

@Grace Dasheur which was written in book

[@Blurksl]

Exactly

[@ariannadiego6921]

The fact we are all here for a school assignment lmao, good luck everyone.

[@hhhdc892]

Ikr

[@favibenitez6213]

Lol fr

[@anonymous_246]

I’m not from US , what assignment you guys r talking about lol

[@inactive12472]

Thank you, i fucking need it

[@zae8020]

we talking about grit

[@marymontrichard3078]

So true, my dad always use to tell us: Failure is an obstacle placed in front of us so that we pivot and take a step forward in a different direction. Its not meant to stop our journey, rather to help us reevaluate how we will reach our end goal.

[@hannahsado5504]

You have a very wise father ❤️

[@user-us4xy1hz7f]

Like 👌

[@benefitfirst1201]

I am a 47 year old women with 2 children, we used to live in the streets my husband died from stage 3 breast cancer 3 years ago. I couldn't get a job for my family because of my laziness and frustration. One day a friend came and showed me this video; it changed my life. I started applying for over 20 job applications, and kept going even if I failed. I fed my children all the food I could buy them, sometimes I remembered this video, and ate plastic to make myself full. I finally got a job, and me and my 2 children leave in a small home, I show them this video every month and we reflect together I'm so thankful.

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god bless you

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Wish you all the best

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@@benefitfirst1201 I would like to send a wish for them. that's it.

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😂😂😂😂😂😂 I was asking myself "husband" "breast cancer" how could it be possible ​@@benefitfirst1201

[@M.A.R.S.]

Who is Ted and why hasnt he talked

[@amayawhyte]

Lol good one

[@devendra7983]

He made a movie in himself.

[@stephenjones6030]

Legend has it that he spoke thousands of years ago...and people are waiting for him to speak again.

[@galrayzt]

He is Teddy bear become human

[@AngelLopez-iv5jv]

🤯 M.A.R.S is going places. #Visionary 😂

[@gianna9034]

angela's definition for the people too lazy to watch: Grit is passion and perseverance for very long term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years, and working really hard to make that future a reality. Grit is living life like it's a marathon, not a sprint.

[@pweegg2645]

Bruhh.... This helped so much. Online classes and due in 10 mins ily

[@victoriarivera1933]

thank u gang

[@isabellacrespo1464]

I love you omg

[@sharmijahabdullah4868]

Wow this is it!thank you

[@Msrockin1992]

the very example people who don't have grit.. smh

[@nicolewheeler9961]

As a teacher in a high risk school myself, this is something that rings so true. Watching the effects of growth mindset in the younger students, it is amazing how changing how they feel about the permanence of not being able to understand something can change how far they are willing to go. Even in the older students who protest the use of growth mindset language, they do often start to warm up to it and it does help.

[@user-kn4ov3sj5t]

After watching this video, I have come to realize the importance of self-improvement and mindset. It has become clear to me that in this world, there are no easy tasks, and nobody is inherently good at everything. However, what resonates with me the most is the idea that anyone can possess determination and perseverance. If we act with persistence and consider areas that need improvement, it seems that we can achieve anything in this world.

[@alonzoah]

Who’s here for a school assignment? DOMT YOU LIE 💀

[@vanessacooper9248]

Me!

[@katherineescobar1502]

bru. haha meeee

[@sumsum8253]

me haha

[@shitpostdaily9689]

this is the second time i had this for an assingment lol

[@mariiia9102]

yesss

[@atrurovalencia4205]

Who's here for a school assignment 2020

[@mysticaledits1195]

Atruro Valencia 💯

[@bradensstorytime8937]

me bixh

I'm here because I just started reading her book - not an assignment

[@truongtruong817]

René Fosdal what is the name of hers book ?

[@rachmadinantika1446]

Me. Omg:"

[@spoonman4024]

This single point of understanding is perhaps one of the most crucial to living a satisfying life. What isn't understood here and by many I believe who realize this is that mentoring, NOT just teaching is the key. My father was a scout master for fifteen years and taught over 50 boys alongside other skilled and accomplished men what it meant to have discipline, commitment, and personal accountability. I did terrible in school at a young age but began to excel when I cultivated my ability to self-learn and self-motivate. We need more mentors and men play a key role in this. I hope to be part of a generation that steps up to equip the kids coming behind us to live a successful and fulfilling life. Thanks for the great lecture!

[@roseirosie8549]

4 years ago I watched this video and She inspired me to become a selfconfident person like her. I really like her voice and I fulfilled my dream thanks to her inspiration and my hard-working.

[@YesTheory]

This is awesome. I was born with a moderate level of dyslexia. I failed the first test I ever took when I was 4 (---> the entrance test at my school... it was literally just write your name and make a drawing... I hid under the table). I ended up getting accepted by default because of a small quota of Swedes applying that year (it was an international school with quotas for different nationalities). I struggled for years in school with every subject. But my parents along with a few incredible professors never stopped believing in me. They slowly made me WANT to work hard and become obsessive about producing better results. After years of perseverance I ended up graduating in the top of my class and top 5% of the country. Work smart, focus on deliberate learning and keep your eyes on the target. Getting a growth mindset is something we all can achieve ----> To eventually develop grit. Cheers everyone

[@YesTheory]

I agree Jacob. I was lucky to be born with supportive people around me. But with hard work and the simple belief that a better life is possible. Anything can happen. Keep working hard my friend and make sure you always learn at every stage of your life and you'll eventually reach the highs you were aiming for :)

[@rkm424]

+Generation Y Not Awesome story and well done! :D I'm glad you've gotten the success you deserved through motivation and perseverance.

[@akynbaevagulburak4429]

+Generation Y Not yupp

[@ngoclanpham696]

Your story reminds me of Albert Einstein, Han Christian Andersen, Thomas Edison because they are great people who also had dyslexia. Keep up your work and be determined with what you're doing, friend. Maybe you'll become great people one day..!

[@k10jenner41]

Good boy yes

[@isaacmedina8573]

03:00 - 03:27 is Angela's definition of Grit.

[@laineysearle5138]

Thankyouuuuuu

[@redviperdye9786]

Thank you so much

[@maxxbeatles]

Isaac Mendez lol your awsome thanks bro

[@IndigoBranch]

Thanks

[@newsaxonyproductions7871]

Didn't need this, but thx for the comment.

[@AllenAJDavis]

Having courage, resolve, and strength of character. Its a positive non cognitive trait based on any individual's perseverance of effort combined with the passion for a particular long term goal or end state. A powerful motivation to achieve an objective such as excelling in all my Parker classes. Its what i'm gonna need to get through my courses during my tenure here

[@tiaranurannisa2434]

After watching this video, I began to open up that success is not determined by IQ and heredity. However, it depends on how much effort we make to achieve what we want. And, that success takes a long time. So I think that motivation is very important, when we are motivated we will be more excited and believe in ourselves more. So when I feel confident, I will always think positively so that I can build the determination that I am not afraid of failure.

[@gunners4hire]

Until you realise that grit (a charlatans synonym for trait conscientiousness) is also highly heritable

[@manfre5705]

Quarantine got me assigned to this vid 🤣🤣

[@adejaaquin2715]

RDM NATION same😂

[@monod6962]

Lol same

[@drker]

SAME! LOL

[@rubixzfn3407]

Same

[@JonesJrr]

yup same

[@bgt9005]

Grit is staying for the entire 6:13 minutes to complete your assignment.

[@jordannekole7736]

ion have it lol

[@queen_zj6136]

SOMETHING I DON'T HAVE. Hehe my video is sped up

[@navalkumarshukla9447]

Which assignment are you guys talking about?

[@henrygustavekrausse7459]

@@navalkumarshukla9447 An assignment where we're supposed to become grittier students by listening to a 6 minute commercial for her self help book which has the same info we could get from the dictionary.

[@navalkumarshukla9447]

@@henrygustavekrausse7459 can feel it bro

[@kngpatt]

Angela's book Grit is life changing. I have been reading it off and on for some time and decided to go back to it this week. I was telling my therapist a week ago about how I don't feel like I am fulfilling my purpose in life in my current career then I picked up the book and my answer was right there! She discussed the parable of the three bricklayers (job, career and calling) and it was EXACTLY what I needed to know. Thank you so much Angela and I will write another review once I finish the book.

[@user-sg8kq7ii3y]

I honestly wouldn't take what she calls "grit" too seriously. She makes it sound like leaving a job or quitting something is "bad". Had she done her "grit" experiment in 1972 at Reed College, she would have determined that an LSD-using student named "Steve" lacked grit because he dropped out of Reed College after just one semester. Well, she'd be wrong because "Steve" went on and founded a little company in his garage, and he called it "Apple".

[@carlrodriguez1382]

@@user-sg8kq7ii3y He had grit, and that is why he left college. Having grit is following your passion, not a syllabus.

[@user-sg8kq7ii3y]

@@carlrodriguez1382 Ummmmmm, the majority of her lecture was about predicting who would stick to something and finish their training, commitment to something, graduate from school, etc. So Steve Jobs left college after one semester, and he was floundering and had no money. He even moved back in with his parents. She would have determined that he lacked "grit".

[@AndrewThoesen]

@@user-sg8kq7ii3y Woman with a PhD in her field of study: here’s how Grit is defined Random internet dummy: uh what about this anecdote checkmate academics

[@rahmaadiba1175]

Saw this years ago during my lowest period. Thank god, it keeps me going and lead me to where I am today. A much grittier person 😊

[@user-st1qn4uj9y]

It's really impressive to say, "Learning ability can be changed by effort, not by birth or fixed." I want all the students, including myself, to know this lecture and this quote. It was a great talk.

[@ScruffedShorts]

Imagine being disabled kinda cringe

[@jesse9920]

@@ScruffedShorts cringe is you that say cringe!

[@user-yy2bb7lf6n]

3:02 😊😊😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😊😅😅😅😅😊😅😅😅😅😅😅 4:45

[@CooperWillis843]

Anyone here in 2020 for a high school assignment?

[@elva9987]

Cooper Willis sadly

[@bevysedits211]

Me smh

[@JadaJaNay03]

Yes, college readiness

[@khokha8897]

Me

[@jeanaquin]

nope, college

[@torreyflournoy1271]

I really appreciate this video it helps show how girt isn’t a sprint it’s the long run you have to preserver and show passion to add to your grit

[@travisheady139]

I graduated three years ago and I've done some school and some classes but haven't decided on a career to really pursue. Now I'm starting as a Freshman at a community college and this video was required to watch before I started my first English class. I feel so motivated and ready to start school! I feel like when I was younger, school didn't matter as much to me, but now that I'm an adult and I'm choosing to go to school out of my own decision I'm finding myself so much more motivated to follow through and pursue goals. The one thing I would add to this theory of grit is the source of motivation. Positive motivation is 10 times more powerful than negative. Set a goal and make it your passion and pursue it.

[@yun_a4411]

After I became a high school student, I had a frustrated experience because I didn't get as good grades as I tried hard, and each time I had negative thoughts. After watching this lecture, I realized that learning can be changed enough not by genes inherited from our parents, but by sheer grit gained from our efforts. I will try to develop my own grit rather than frustration in my future high school life. I am grateful to the speaker for giving such a good lecture.

[@LifesGoodG]

thats crazy

[@omobolajiadex7447]

This really resonates with my Life Now I'm currently in my 2nd year at the University and currently on a strong first class. Just carry your grit along, you'll be fine @yun_a I wish you the best

[@TheRealDkneko]

Trying is not good enough. Its about the commitment, which is doing whatever it takes to get to the goal or simply to what you want. In this case, to be committed to be "gritter"

[@OttoFazzl]

She just confirmed what Asian parents have known for years.

[@nepaliguy6537]

ahaha, very true though!

[@nandini2040]

Otto Fazzl so true, I completely agree with you!

[@luciddreams7540]

Not all asian parents. I know some that just want smart kids with the good grades. Doesn't matter if the kid works hard or plays fair

[@k10jenner41]

Really good girl otto

[@iwayanbagus2271]

LOL

[@robertburns2319]

Thank you Angela! I was a stutterer and a former "laliophobic" and further I suffered from extreme reticence. However, through proper help from my parents, speech therapists, vocationally focused teachers, and my GRIT, I did not give up. It was stressful and it kept me up many nights, but I persevered. I was inspired by your speech and would have loved to learn more about your research....but your whole message was a blessing to me and I am certain everyone who listened. Let's stay in touch and I look forward to your other talks too. Happy 2022! Professor Robert Burns P.S. I teach my students and private clients to have a "growth-mindset" and they fully embrace it. As one woman said to me: "Professor Burns, I am not a perfect public speaker....yet!" And as another man said to me: "Professor B., I love how you put it: make a mistake, but don't lose the lesson!" My students and clients are making adjustments and the ones who make the largest adjustments have the most GRIT! Thanks again!

[@ScruffedShorts]

Writing this must have been the biggest waste of time

[@tools4339]

@@ScruffedShorts IT INSPIRED ME, so it wasn't

[@myungbaklee8123]

This is one of my favorite TED videos. “Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals.”I’ll remember Grit everyday. Thanks.

[@JulesOille]

As an entrepreneur, I learned grit because failure was not an option; I must persevere or fail. Now grit is a habit. This notion was reinforced by mentors and the biography of very successful people. Grit is learned when someone has resolute ambition.

[@Zumbador]

Jules Oille Couldn't have made a more accurate conclusion. Thanks.

[@k10jenner41]

Good Girl Jules

[@kamilajast1952]

Jules Oille Why failure is not an option, it’s very good option, the other day I heard a talk of a very successful entrepreneur who kept asking his kids what they failed at on the day, over a week. Failure is great teacher, failure is part of everyone’s life, it’s worth accepting it, even when we think judging by appearances that other people’s lives are only a chain of successes, there is always something we don’t know yet and some people are good at keeping up appearances. Failure is particularly good in case of people with grit

[@alext.9033]

Imo, failure is part of grit...it depends on what you do with that failure

[@adhdblockedtobrilliantwith4293]

Yes.

[@superpegwe2147]

i can't believe we're all here because of a school assignment lmaoo

[@deepcosmos_]

yeah lmao

[@ayshee.2b386]

@@deepcosmos_ what is the assignment everybody is talking about

[@nicholasholden8139]

@@ayshee.2b386 for some damn reseon everybody has this for a assignment

[@ayshee.2b386]

@Grace Dasheur Which country are you guys from? Happily we don't have any assignments on tedtalk..

[@felyciathesalonika4209]

Yeah that's true haha

[@rockiegamer9448]

This is incredible, I discovered this Ted talk today, and I immediately remembered the book mindset that was released in 2017

[@user-xr1co6zm3w]

I agree with her point. Grit is something that can be developed. Although I must admit that IQ is a determinant in perfect scores, perseverance is far more a leading factor of success. You can tell from my writing skills that I am not a native, and I am still learning how to express my ideas in a natural native way. It's quite discouraging when I compare my work with native speakers. After watching this video, I am confident now to conquer the difficulties with GRIT! NEVER give up and learn :)

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

I've been in the U.S. for many generations, and I wouldn't have known you're not a native speaker from what you've typed here .

[@raewalter3410]

IQ isn't a determinant for perfect scores, a growth mindset and grit are the determinant factors.

[@mia-saraking5479]

I'm a native English speaker, and from what you wrote I 100% thought you were too. You're much farther a long than you give yourself credit for! And now (six years into the future lol XD) I hope you've reached the level f fluency you strive for

[@lndectiny7505]

Still working to match your fluency level :)

[@JCmysavior]

I think the problem is that we all have grit for different things. Many students aren't here to excel in math, science, reading or writing... they are here on earth for other reasons and our schools don't highlight intuition, creativity or other more right brain experiences. Many people find grit when they find their true selves, and that is not something schools are any good at (unfortunately).

[@Liuhuayue]

That is true; we don't all have a passion or masochistic enough streak to push ourselves for all subject matters that schools deem necessary to learn.

[@nurulsyahirahazmi7595]

yesss finally someone said this

[@alejandrolaguna203]

Rebecca Saxon Asian Level Gaming What she talked about on this video is too common sense to be a field of study What?! Those who worked for longer got better?!?!! Who could have known, quick every get ‘grit’ buy it at our newest store. Sorry kiddo, but those who have an inherit aptitude keep working on that field and thus get better. Perseverance is a factor, but having the ability to get into a field in the first place I far more important.

[@bobharris2016]

Totally agree but success in ANY field or profession requires grit. I have a daughter in college. Studying drama, wants to be a stage actress. Odds against her are quite high but it's her life to lead, I can only guide. I just want her to realize that, if she wants to have a career in this, she will have to get 'gritty.' Same goes for younger daughter . . . good at everything, great at nothing. Good to be well-rounded but if she wants to be great at something, she'll need to get gritty.

[@stephenjones6030]

I NEVER had grit in high school, although I enjoyed math and did fairly well. I played and had fun. Grit came much later. To expect schools to instill GRIT? It starts in the family, at home. But even with non-ideal situations, it's up to the student whether to work hard or not. It has to come from within them. Sure, some teachers will dramatically inspire students; I've seen it.

[@ActiveAussie2024]

As a former teacher myself, she makes some interesting points and good observations. Grit and determination is an important thing. Now I m getting a bit older and starting to lack some motivation I often force myself to do something I don't really like or otherwise something that needs to be done that I want to put off. I just say to myself "I will do this today, no excuses". I always feel on a bit of a high after that. To do it every day you need discipline though

[@ADNAN-ie1uz]

Shout out to all my ALX classmates, be gritty and nail that program!

[@tcsachin3082]

I totally agree about Grit. I’ve know a guy from primary student who seemed to had very low IQ and just managed to pass the 9th grade with minimum score. To surprise everyone, he passed 10th grade with the highest score in mathematics, and got excellent grades in all other subjects as well. Based on the discussion i had with him back then, he had mentioned that all this happened due to his tutor/mentor who guided him in the right direction, with a progressive and continuous learning method.

[@DynamicUnreal]

I'm honestly one of the least motivated people I have ever met and I've come to grips with that. In school I was always the smartest kid in every class even though everybody thought I was dumb because I never did anything. I was always the one who would go up to the blackboard and write the answer to a math problem by doing the steps in my head without showing how I got there. By test scores alone I managed to graduate high school (a miracle) even though I never did any homework or take down any notes. This extreme laziness and lack of motivation has carried over into my late 20s. I am now unemployed, somewhat depressed, never went to college and have spent the last few days scouring the internet for motivational videos. My life is passing me by and I feel like I've never done anything. There is no point to what I wrote, just felt like venting.

[@emilyma-luongo4155]

DynamicUnreal I think there's a misconception between how thin the line is between perseverance and drudgery, so I would be careful in taking in "grit" or you'll be an ox. There's self-esteem, managing your abstract and concrete goals. Personally, I think the abundance of TedTalks for anyone that can qualify to be a good speaker is also a daunting pool of getting lost in what "motivation" is. Don't watch more than two videos at a time.

[@leeanucha]

DynamicUnreal My friend. Count me in. What fixed me was that I found what I love to do. Search for it and once you found it your life won't be the same again. Don't just browse the internet. Go out. Live your life man. WTF?

[@DynamicUnreal]

GbRedemptiionn Thank you for your comment. :-)

[@GbRedemptiionn]

DynamicUnreal It's no big. I've been there and I believe in you, man.

[@BSBCHREAF]

American kids, drop out? they drop out alot? OMG, how come. sounds like too much democrazy.

[@motunmarteen]

Not gritty enough has happened to me several times and I have ripped the rewards of this disability in the form of failure. Thank you so much for the talk. It will start getting me into finishing things!

[@FacingTheUnknownChannel]

4:58 In the heart's dance, passion's flame does ignite, Fueling dreams ablaze with relentless light.

[@wellbodisalone]

It's incredible how this speech can change your perspective about succes.

[@yondi7115]

everyones talking about the assignment no one is talking abt the answer

[@pulse6247]

i did lol i sent all of em right now

[@priyankapriyanka9699]

@@pulse6247 tell me too

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😭

[@priyankapriyanka9699]

@@juanafmoreno3435 hahaha what happen

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@@pulse6247 haha... where lol

[@mesaja2]

Summary: - The most significant predictor of success is grit, which means passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. -There is an idea to build grit called "growth mindset". It is the belief that the ability to learn is not fixed, that is can change with your effort.

[@cameronanderson4860]

Thank you needed this for school

[@drewstaceysophiapaloma7434]

Thank you fo this

[@Gizzygaming55272]

Mwah there's a kiss kiss for that luv🥰

[@Marie-vm7sf]

good jobb!

[@sharminevangelista6153]

thankyou so much!

[@kattarshwetabhbhakt6785]

Finished 7 chapters of Grit, recommended by Shwetabh Gangwar. And I am absolutely getting her point and implementing it in my life.

[@pozytywnycashflow7713]

Właśnie jestem w trakcie lektury Angeli Duckworth, bardzo ciekawa książka. Jestem upartym gościem, może moje IQ nie jest na mega wysokim poziomie, myślę że dużo nadrabiam wytrwałością. Dziękuję za książkę i pozdrawiam

[@chrisbonnett6783]

The best engineers I've worked with were "C" students. The education system is all about memorization. Smart people solve problems. They don't memorize someone else's answer.

[@rockgoujon3929]

I'm a foreigner who's been teaching English in public schools in Việt Nam for the past 9 years, a big part of what I teach isn't just about academic achievement. It's building confidence and self belief into students and that making mistakes is a good thing because that's when you truly learn......giving my students the "Grit" to not give up when things are difficult and keep moving forward. It's the most fulfilling sense of pride you can have when you see your students not give up and succeed in areas where initially they didn't believe in themselves or their abilities and gives them the passion and the fire to achieve and not give up.

[@caophuocthua8672]

oh! Thank you!

[@brianmontenegro9303]

This talk and her book changed my life as a medical professional and as a parent. Forever grateful.

[@atoyebiabdulazeez9700]

Can you share me the book please

[@KingMat13]

How do you build grit in someone? How do you keep someone motivated in the long run? I believe a good answer to these two questions are to keep making things challenging for yourself. The sense or desire of accomplishing a hard/tough feat brings out the grit in someone . Awesome video!

[@ellemcr2207]

I would suggest reading her book, Grit. It goes through the thoughts and possible answers to these questions in dept. It’s also full of examples of studies and what was found. I have read it twice and often refer back to it after a tough session with my chosen passion

[@userplay]

I've had my share of success. However I continue to watch videos like this to stay motivated enough to persevere. Motivation seems to have a short shelf life and therefore needs to be refreshed quite often. But yes, perseverance and focus are the two main qualities that bring me success.

[@acglyrics4151]

saw this a couple months back, and now my AP english class has brought me here again.

[@marilenasanchez668]

I'm an example of big talent, big IQ, and very poor grit. I think about it every day because I was always praised for my big intelligence, but it created a huge fear of failing other's expectations about my achievements. Grit and confidence is the most important of everything we can teach to our kids.

[@WorthMyMind]

True...me too...I was always at the top of my class... ended up Failing 1st year at varsity and being academically excluded

[@ikpefrancisca-wc6yt]

Google Data Analytic certification course brought me here and I'm glad to have learnt alot from this TED talk.

[@lanha2755]

Who’s here for a school asignment 2021?

[@daphix]

literally doing it right now

[@sethschlientz2000]

Yep. $600 dollars for a common sense college class I have to take.... that’s 2 car payments☠️

[@williamhammel1202]

me

[@hate-chan8844]

Me

[@Bryan-uj4zq]

im doing it right now lol

[@97TRAKIN]

I initially watched this as a class assignment when I started my university journey. This is my first time watching it as a university graduate. Grit. 💪👐💙.

[@brianaberry7108]

This is such an awesome message! Reflecting on the video, I learned that a lot of what has held me back has been my own mindset. With a new mindset, new opportunities have become attainable, and I've achieved more than I ever thought I could.

[@smr3232]

I chose Dr. Duckworth for my assignment and she did not disappoint! I bought the book and I am loving it!

[@katty.s]

Thank you so much for sharing this!! I'm a college student and recent events have left me disheartened and unmotivated. I'm struggling with motivation to get by everyday. And I'm trying to 'improve' my grit. This video albeit short has helped me regain my sense of purpose at least a little bit. Also, thank you fellow commenters for sharing your stories! It has been insightful and inspiring. 😊 Thank you!

[@yhinr6976]

I really enjoyed this Ted Talk from Angela. She mentions that grit is living life like is a marathon not a sprint. Sometimes in life we don't finish first, however, life goes on and we must continue. Continue to be persevere after failing, learn from our mistakes, we are human and we will make mistakes. The most important thing is to continue pushing and work hard to accomplish our goals.

[@jakyungrhee2180]

I am reading your book ‘GRIT’. In every episode , I can find some good words to keep in my mind. I appreciate you a lot. And I like the design of your books a lot too.

[@BB23573]

This was an awesome video! You have to have a growth mindset! We go through trial and error every day. The grit is the key to making you strive more to get to your destination!

[@celsim9202]

This is the best lecture in my life, whenever i feel down, whenever i fail, i usually watch this lecture, and remind myself of that i have the ability to try one more time.

[@saramcgaha1406]

I feel the same way.

[@ThuNguyen-xy5do]

Yep! Let's grit!

[@FirechillEhrlichOcampo]

One of the best TED Talks there is - and it's just a little more than 6 minutes long. Very insightful, concise, and helpful in life.

[@dorcusmutinda9229]

Am really inspired the the grit lesson because it requires passion and perseverance hence need to be practiced not only a day, month,year but repeatedly as it's a marathon journey all through Thank you Angela Lee Duckworth

[@marialuisafreitas8134]

its a speech about a teacher that believe that all we need in education is a motivational perspection, after her conclusion she went to college to study psychologist and started to studyng kids and adults. A chararacteristic that emerged and predict sucess in all this cases was grit, passion and perseverence, stick with your future and work thinking in your future. The best idea that she heard about building grit in kids is called grownt mindset, and is the belief that ability of learn can change with your effort.

[@Helshels]

I could feel her energy! So positive. Her seven-minute talk just changed my perspective about success. Thought it was about looks, talent, or gifted things. Turns out.. it is perseverance.

[@hamidbluri3135]

no, it's "passion" AND "perseverance"

[@rosiemensinger5935]

Good luck with your assignment, here's part of the official transcript : 02:59 : Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years, and working really hard to make that future a reality. Grit is living life like it's a marathon, not a sprint.

[@jorgeresindiz9690]

🙏

[@mwenyidavidcastro9813]

What a sensational message Thank you Professor Daweck

[@rowanwarner279]

Thx

[@isaacinspirationalnetwork6804]

🙏

[@jsansdream6860]

My man

[@wuriyeon]

I love Angela's speech, so impressive and inspired me a lot on how to become a better student.

[@criseng2978]

I love your "no stupid questions show". it's the best. I've learned so much about everything

[@DavidVonR]

Grit and determination matter more than any other quality for success. IQ is overrated compared to sheer determination and hard work.

[@andrewgordon4016]

And yet the recent Crede, Tynan, and Harms meta-analysis of the grit literature has shown that grit is only weakly related to success (much weaker than IQ) and that Duckworth made major statistical errors in her work.

[@diziznotstar7345]

David in Suspenders DETERMINATION!!

[@DavidVonR]

Andrew Gordon You can do whatever studies you want. You cannot deny the fact that success in almost any area of life that is considered difficult requires great amounts of determination and commitment, and that determination is at least as important as raw intelligence. Paul Graham put it well when he stated that startup founders could still be very successful if you reduced their intelligence considerably, so long as you left their determination intact. However, if you reduce the determination of startup founders by even a small amount while leaving their intellects unchanged, they quickly become ineffectual grad students.

[@caleb180]

bull

[@robertdrugich8339]

just try a bunch of subjects. Find something you are good at, interested in. Then you can say to yourself " I tried my best" , even if you fail. It's what you think about yourself that counts!!

[@kristinai1061]

Our high school principal plagiarized her graduation speech off of this. Smh.

[@harsharnkaur2075]

lololololol

[@chablebarrett8106]

Do you really think any of this is an original thought? This is a truth that predates all modern technology.

[@channguyen6781]

hahaa

[@alonevera9622]

@@chablebarrett8106 maybe what they meants was the whole speech was exactly copied. not just the idea.

[@seanli5133]

how do you know who plagiarized who?

[@triomphe19]

What a beautiful, yet innocent / childlike and inspiring talk @Angela Lee Duckworth! A Big thank you and Congrats!!

[@kwon8467]

I always thought that I should give up studying because I am not talented, but after listening to this lecture, I realize that if I try hard, I can get good results. I realized how important it is to not give up and try hard

[@mawikakanlapa8825]

she inspired everyone who sat in the hall with fullness of empower speech. I really appreciated all her action and good accent also her confident to share what her direct experience.. You did the good job Bravo!!

[@robos100]

As a student, I feel greatly inspired by this speech. As a matter of fact, grit does not simply equal hard work. Grit is much more than hard work. I conceive it as the ultimate extreme version of hard work, additional to other vital qualities such as perseverance, passion, adaptability, strategic thinking etc... I do not believe grit can be taught to kids, at least not simply by the ability of parents. Effort, perseverance and 'growth mindset' are qualities that cannot be taught. There are many other contingent factors, such as social circumstances, that can affect the way such qualities are built. Moreover, this idea of grit and success is only applicable to a society of equal rights and opportunities. Unfortunately, those who are born in poor areas of Africa for example, they would not even have the opportunity to exercise such qualities even if they had them. Last but not least, success is a relative concept. If one's conception of success is measured by income and wealth for example, then he or she may never be successful. All in all, this presentation has allowed me to reflect on my own learning and mentality as a student, and it has been very inspirational. Thank you!

[@davidgarciasmorales8577]

Exactly :)

[@ethereal253]

i’m using this for my school assignment lmao

[@Eun-kyongEnglish]

the highest insightful comment👍 of all the other comments!!

[@MarkjencenEspuelas-lm3gw]

😮

[@hettie2808]

"The ability to learn is not fixed, it can change with your effort". A living testament!

[@AliColak]

Growth mindset is so valuable. It's one of the reasons I was able to go from bad singing to improving and chiseling away every day. I'd wake up everyday and work hard at being better tonaly and with range. With the goal in mind and on paper, it was backtracking to see what I needed to do to reach the big goal. Working towards sounding the best I can & releasing music so I can sell out Wembley Stadium one day.

[@starlight__sinh9979]

I'm watching this becuz my school grade is bad and I'm just procrastinating to find motivation to improve my grade. Good video

[@bryanchung5005]

What an inspiring Ted Talk! I've tried my best in some competitions and exams but still couldn't get a prize or high ranking , I felt really nervous and powerless when seeing those talented teens showing off their potential. I thought I couldn't beat them and would be a loser permanently. But Angela talks about the importance of the personalities , passionate and persevering. These can make us successful and be the final winner of a marathon of life. Yeah, everyone's different and we have different starting points. Though we're behind those geniuses, we can definitely chase over them with grit! We should endeavor to do our best! No more excuses, reasons for losing. If we dare, we can surely catch them up. IQ is just a number comparing with those outstanding attributes. This Ted talk really motivates me for improving!

[@onnemyrna6789]

so inspiring

[@onnemyrna6789]

passionate with everything that we know it is achievable keep going

[@auduechee5066]

"We need to be gritty to make our kids grittier" ⚡⚡

[@maryabbah4205]

Wow! This is mind-blowing. I could literally relate to some if not all that was said from the video. The only difference is,it now has a name.

[@dr.gamer-gameclipsandhighl1243]

your'e here for your assignment right? LOL

[@leon0918]

lmao yeah, this made me laugh

[@TheSamuraiH0B0]

Are you a psychic?

[@lydiali2169]

totally true

[@nepeta5142]

Vance Quincy Acuzar yeah lol, i have to watch this for hw.

[@Ivanovanovanov]

im here for pleasure

[@sojutime]

Asians believe that virtually ANYONE can learn Math. Success in Math is a function of how long and hard you're willing to work at it. If Americans adopted the same attitude, Math scores nation-wide would climb.

[@nickpik4984]

+sojutime ...nope.

[@ghostcell030]

+Nick Pik great argument

[@frozen_tortus]

Its not only that, but how they frame the Math, I hated math most of my life, I though I'm rather bad in Math and my grades was proof of that, 10 years after I finish the school I was learning about permutations on youtube, why? I didnt want to learn about permutation, I wanted to create algorithm to break passwords, if you teach people permutation(Math) just for the sake of it, its tedious and boring, but if you give them some interesting task to solve, a goal, they will want to learn, just like me.

[@ZTYsora520]

not only math(¬_¬ )

[@nickpik4984]

+crashxxx...yup.

[@rajasekharvenkataswamy3163]

This reminds me about my self in the younger days how I failed in academics and lots of many things but when I entered in sports even in that I was far behind many talented athletes but one day after long years of stamina and perseverance I became my country national champion in 110 mtrs high hurdles champion 4 tines Indian interuniversity champion and 16 times state champion and won many awards. I too had lots of grit that made me a unique person in all aspects of life. Am a sucess person.

[@AsimaGuruBahasa]

Anytime my motivation batteray get lowbat I always come to Ms. Angela. Thank you ma'am because of you I don't give up on my field.

[@x15Lovex]

First watched this talk and it inspired me to read her book. I must say after reading her book it became clear to me how to be grittier. Her book is a captivating read and it provokes you to keep going.

[@judithmajesty1839]

@eugene what book is that please?

[@x15Lovex]

grit

[@emilycookies6140]

What did you get gritty about? Are you still gritty about that today? That’s a wonderful thing that you were able to become grittier. How do you think this made you in response to our changing world?

[@nicholasbanda3368]

True it’s a well written book

[@Nighthouse22]

its actually all bad. If you compare and think about it. She only went to rich schools and did not consider that students have problems. What they need to do is teach the tools to children in schools to overcome issues in their life. remember these students from west point dropping out have grit for leaving. Got to really think about it.

[@engrallan9603]

Shes amazing! I didn't know the word grit and I just learned that from her. I used to tell my kids something like this but I used a different word for it, I used discipline.

[@CDang-ms6dc]

The school just notified me that it will not wait for my submission and I will not get a master degree in the end. This is after three years of hard working and uncountable days of anxiety and sometimes depression. My dyslexia and high standards of writing quality have finally led me to this point. But the passion and love I have put in my study, as well as the support I received from others, do not leave me with an option of quitting. It doesn't matter if perseverance will eventually give me the result I always dream of, I feel resilience itself means a lot to my integrity. If I fail, I will start up again. I will not be defeated.

[@ttv194]

That's me! I have to say that is very hard to have that mindset, but you have to fail, and fail, and fail to make it! Grit and compassion are ones of the reasons behind where I am at now....Thanks for sharing. Youssef Abderahmen

[@vaeusi]

I found it simply fantastic the point of view exposed in the video. I agree with what was said about grit and passion. I believe our brain can change and grow in response to challenges. It is necessary to persevere, because failure is not a permanent condition. Excellent and motivating this testimony.

[@danielcbalmeida]

I just read Dr. Angela's book ... what an incredible job! Every human being should read this book, whether for the benefit of themselves or those they are responsible for... students, employees, children, citizens...

[@atoyebiabdulazeez9700]

Can you share me the book please?

[@DarrellBeaton]

Thank you. I have been trying to teach my children this since day 1 and this talk has given me validation in some way.

[@Chidera_Ezeh]

For years now, I've always wondered why i outperformed even the smartest students in most of my classes, both in Character and Grades. It's Amazing to confirm, It's been the word "GRIT" all this time. So, I've been Super-gritty all this while?...sooo pleasant to know. To catch up with the Fast guys as a Slow learner, Effort and Prayers(Trust in God) has always been my watchword. What i lack in IQ, I continuously make up for with Effort and Grace. Constant Motivation from my Loving Parents and "Better yourself" books has really helped me lots, as well. 9 years after, I'm happy to watch this "Timeless" mental model. Thank you very much, Angela Lee. Thank youuu @ALX for including this as part of our Onboarding Project "resource" in the Software Engineering Programme. It is PowerFUL!

[@mrappu2884]

I am seeing many assignment related comments, all the best and may the force be with you

[@morgantomlinson821]

Coming here after reading the book. I nearly failed my first semester of college and went on the hunt for material that would help me change my attitude. I can really say that Grit has been creeping into my life in very positive ways. and this new mindset is definitely helping me change my behavior. Now, when I feel like skipping class or shirking some homework, I ask myself: "Is this conducive to getting what I ACTUALLY care about? Will it help me reach my long term goals?" The answer is almost always to just put my nose to the grindstone and do work. And when you see it as a challenge that is going to help you reach your goals rather than an obstacle waiting to knock you down, your motivations entirely change. For anyone who's been depressed for a long time and is feeling generally hopeless about life, I would HIGHLY recommend reading this book. The ideas Angela Duckworth presents will help you improve your quality of life so much.

[@kenkaranja5163]

100% inspiration and perfect road map to build one's ways. Love it

[@user-yk1dn9uu5y]

I originally thought I could succeed only with talent. But watching this video, I realized that success is not determined by IQ and heredity, but by how much effort we put into achieving what we want. In the future, I should work hard without being frustrated when I hit the limit of my talent.

[@siddharthmishra5812]

I feel this pressure the day before my exam, and then I try to complete the syllabus all I can in one day, any distraction already fades away due to the pressure. I feel the growth then, the perseverance, the grit due to that pressure. And then I just wonder if I was this diligent right from the starting of the year. I learn that day that when I try to do something for which I don't have any pressure or great passion I make very little progress find some difficulty and quit. But when there is pressure that same thing I do with flying colors because there is no choice left. So conclusion is bring that passion for something, keep trying because it doesn't matter how slow you go until you don't stop. Just do it don't quit. If you face a challenge in your path something *will* strike you just keep going. Because the only way is through it.