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.

[Source: Simon & Schuster]