# Angela Duckworth ![[50 Resources/51 Attachments/51.03 Public/2026-02-03 Angela Duckworth.jpg|400]] Angela Duckworth (b. 1970) is a psychologist who researches [[Grit]]—passion and perseverance for long-term goals. Her book *Grit* (2016) argues that grit predicts success better than talent or IQ. West Point cadets, spelling bee champions, and salespeople who score higher on grit outperform peers. Duckworth developed the Grit Scale and won a MacArthur Fellowship. Her work connects to [[Carol Dweck]]'s [[Growth Mindset]] and [[Anders Ericsson]]'s [[Deliberate Practice]]. Critics note that grit may overlap with conscientiousness and that structural factors matter alongside individual traits. ## Key Contributions | Contribution | Significance | |--------------|--------------| | Grit concept | Passion + perseverance | | Grit Scale | Measurable predictor | | *Grit* (2016) | Bestselling book | ## Quotes <!-- QueryToSerialize: LIST FROM #type/quote AND [[Angela Duckworth]] WHERE public_note = true SORT file.name ASC --> ## Books <!-- QueryToSerialize: LIST FROM #type/book AND [[Angela Duckworth]] WHERE public_note = true SORT file.name ASC --> ## Related - [[Grit]] - [[Carol Dweck]] - [[Deliberate Practice]] - [[Anders Ericsson]] ## References - Duckworth, Angela. *Grit* (2016) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Duckworth