Grit — Book Review — Angela Duckworth
Clarity Reviews
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
This is a review of Grit by Angela Duckworth. Duckworth argues that passion and perseverance toward long-term goals matter more than talent for success. Drawing from studies of West Point cadets and spelling bee contestants, she explores how sustained effort predicts achievement. However, the framework sidesteps systemic barriers and privilege, potentially victim-blaming students facing genuine resource constraints. The research relies heavily on self-reported measures prone to bias, and the emphasis on individual grit ignores structural factors affecting achievement. The approach works better as correction to talent mythology than complete achievement theory. Best for understanding persistence research limitations rather than definitive success guidance. Independent, unaffiliated—informational only, not a substitute for the book.
Duration - 16m.
Author - Clarity Reviews.
Narrator - Digital Voice David E.
Published Date - Thursday, 09 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 RikasElu ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. This is a review of Grit by Angela Duckworth. Duckworth argues that passion and perseverance toward long-term goals matter more than talent for success. Drawing from studies of West Point cadets and spelling bee contestants, she explores how sustained effort predicts achievement. However, the framework sidesteps systemic barriers and privilege, potentially victim-blaming students facing genuine resource constraints. The research relies heavily on self-reported measures prone to bias, and the emphasis on individual grit ignores structural factors affecting achievement. The approach works better as correction to talent mythology than complete achievement theory. Best for understanding persistence research limitations rather than definitive success guidance. Independent, unaffiliated—informational only, not a substitute for the book. Duration - 16m. Author - Clarity Reviews. Narrator - Digital Voice David E. Published Date - Thursday, 09 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 RikasElu ©.
Language:
English
Review
Duration:00:16:50