Guest appearances

Angela DuckworthEvery podcast appearance, updated as new ones drop

psychologist, author of Grit, frequent podcast guest

Most recently spotted today on “The Daily Motivation”.
Episodes
64
Shows
54
Hours
~59

Tracked from 3 May 2016 to 14 Sept 2026

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  • If You Want Real Success, Build The Right Relationships | Angela Duckworth

    Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1977DM Angela Duckworth said she wouldn't be where she is without her marriage. Not her grit. Not her network. Her marriage. A Silicon Valley VC told her off the record: he screens founders for grit, sure, but he's really screening for a stable marriage. First night meeting her husband, she dreamed she was walking down the aisle. Turned around, it was him. She wrote it in...

  • ‘Grit’ Guru Angela Duckworth Says Willpower is Overrated

    Angela Duckworth, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, burst onto the scene more than a decade ago with a seemingly simple theory about successful people. They are incredibly determined, Duckworth argued, exhibiting that quintessentially American trait called “grit.” In her new book, Situated , Duckworth says that people have enormous power to change their “situations,” ensuring success by reducing distractions and bolstering connections with mentors. But what about low-income students for whom changing a "situation" is harder than turning off a cell phone? Is Duckworth’s blueprint for success applicable to everyone? Or is it just helpful advice for the already-privileged few? Related Reading Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best (Angela Duckworth) U. of Michigan's Plan to Pass/Fail Freshmen Draws Ire — and Cheers ( The Chronicle ) Has Harvard Gone Soft? ( College Matters ) Guest ⁠ Angela Duckworth ⁠ , psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania For more on today’s episode, visit chronicle.com/collegematters . We aim to make transcripts available within a day of an episode’s publication.

  • Angela Duckworth #3 (on bringing out your best)

    Angela Duckworth (Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best, Grit) is a psychologist, MacArthur Fellow, and professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Angela returns to the Armchair Expert to discuss nearly drowning while trying to save her mother, apologizing 15 years later to an author she treated poorly, and how a graduate student’s critique of Grit changed the direction of her work. Angela and Dax talk about why achieving goals rarely delivers happiness, how Leon Marchand changed his environment to break Michael Phelps’s world record, and why the people around us deserve more credit for our success. Angela explains why grit isn’t always enough, how our surroundings shape our behavior before we realize it, and why changing your situation can actually give you more agency. Thank you to our presenting partner Lilly. Lilly’s Foundayo™(orforglipron). Advertisement Disclaimer: Please see Indications and Safety Summary with Warnings for Foundayo™(orforglipron) at https://www.foundayo.lilly.com/risk Start your 2 month free trial today: https://youtube.com/premium . Terms Apply. Cancel Anytime. Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://www.allstate.com/ Take printer ink off your to-do list with HP Smart Tank | http://www.hp.com/SmartTank See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  • Angela Duckworth: Why Grit isn’t Enough and How to Get Situated

    Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of Grit, returns with a powerful new idea: success depends not only on your character and perseverance, but also on the people, places, cultures, and environments surrounding you. In her new book, Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best, the University of Pennsylvania and Wharton professor explains why grit and willpower are sometimes not enough. Instead of always asking, “What’s wrong with me?” Angela suggests asking a different question: “What’s wrong with my situation—and how can i change it?” In this conversation, Angela explains how to intentionally create situations that make success, better relationships, and positive change more likely. They explore how to recognize a culture that is holding you back, choose influential peers, find mentors without awkwardly asking someone to “be your mentor,” and design an environment that makes good decisions easier. Angela also discusses what Taylor Swift understood about the power of place, how parents shape children through behavior rather than lectures, and how changing the situation helped Angela and her husband navigate a crisis in their marriage. The conversation concludes with a wider examination of political polarization, social media, smartphones, public education, and the environments that increasingly separate us from people who think differently. Topics include: • Why grit is necessary but not sufficient • How your environment shapes your behavior and identity • When perseverance becomes a reason to remain in the wrong situation • How culture and peer groups influence career decisions• Practical strategies for finding mentors • Parenting through modeling rather than lecturing • Changing the situation instead of trying to change your spouse • Social media, smartphones, and political polarization • How to design surroundings that bring out your best Get Angela Duckworth’s new book, Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best:https://www.angeladuckworth.com/situatedGet Angela's Best Selling Book Grit: https://www.angeladuckworth.com/grit Angela Duckworth is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of the international bestseller Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, which has sold more than five million copies. Her new book is Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best.

  • Why Grit Isn’t Enough to Get What You Want | Angela Duckworth

    Angela Duckworth, the psychologist who made “grit” a household word, sat down with Lewis and confessed something her research almost missed. Effort alone doesn’t build a great life. The situation you’re in does, and no one shapes that situation more than the person you marry. She traces it back to her own mother, a gifted painter who gave up her art for fifty years married to a man who walked past her paintings without a word. Then Angela goes further, into a marriage crisis she and her husband Jason never talked about publicly. Both of them wer...

  • Stop Doing Things the Hard Way with Dr. Angela Duckworth

    When we’re struggling to reach a goal, most of us assume the answer is to buckle down and try harder. But what if all that white-knuckling is actually making things more difficult than they need to be? Dr. Laurie speaks with psychologist Angela Duckworth, best known for her groundbreaking work on grit, about a surprising new approach to achievement. In her new book, Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best, Angela explains why changing what’s around us can sometimes be more effective than trying to change ourselves. Experts Mentioned: ...

  • Angela Duckworth on the Hidden Forces Shaping Your Kid's Behavior
    Raising Good Humans

    Is your child's behavior really about who they are — or is it about where you've put them? In this episode, Dr. Aliza Pressman sits down with Dr. Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of Grit , MacArthur "Genius" Grant winner, and University of Pennsylvania psychologist, to unpack her powerful new book, Situated . Together they explore why the "fundamental attribution error" causes so many parents to blame a child's character when the real culprit is the situation around them — and why editing that situation, from where you keep your phone to which zip code you live in, is one of the most effective child development strategies parents actually have. What you’ll learn: Why the "fundamental attribution error" makes parents misjudge their kids' behavior The "3-foot rule": how personal space and phone placement quietly drive academic performance Practical ways to build self-control in kids without relying on willpower alone How intentionally choosing a neighborhood or school shapes peer influence and character The powerful role of mentors, coaches, and teachers as "surrogate parents" Modeling behavior: what your kids are really learning by watching you 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: 📖 About This Episode's Guest, Dr. Angela Duckworth: https://www.angeladuckworth.com/about 📚 Dr. Duckworth's Book, Situated : https://www.angeladuckworth.com/situated 📚 Dr. Duckworth's Bestseller, Grit : https://www.angeladuckworth.com/grit Follow Raising Good Humans: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisinggoodhumanspodcast/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-good-humans/id1473072044 Subscribe on Substack for weekly articles and exclusive LIVE Q&As: 📧 https://dralizapressman.substack.com/ This episode is brought to you by: Little Spoon: Feeding the kids doesn’t have to be complicated. Get 30% off your first online order at littlespoon.com/HUMANS with code HUMANS. Kodiak: Feel good about snack choices with Kodiak Bars. Find them at kodiakcakes.com or your local grocery store. They’re the ones with the bear on the box. BetterHelp: Better is a feeling—defined by you. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/humans . Boar’s Head: For lunchtime inspiration visit: boarshead.com/backtoschool . For Boar’s Head, head to your local deli counter. Osea: OSEA has clean, seaweed-powered skincare from the sea. Go to OSEAMalibu.com and get 10% off your first order with code HUMANS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Angela Duckworth on the importance of getting situated

    Americans tend to pride ourselves on being self-reliant, valuing individual effort over asking for help. Psychologist Angela Duckworth learned the limits of that belief when she took her 86-year-old mother snorkeling. Soon after they got into the water, a swift current overwhelmed them, and Angela realized her heroic efforts would not be enough to save her mom from almost drowning. Luckily, there were rescuers close by and the crisis was averted. But for Duckworth, it was a lesson that when we’re helpless, we need to reach out to others. It’s what successful people do. This week we talk with Angela Duckworth about her new book, Situated: Find the People and Places that Bring out Your Best. She’s spent her career studying motivation and achievement and wrote the best seller, Grit , but says hard work and willpower are often not enough. We’ll talk about how to create relationships and environments that help us do what we want to do.

  • Angela Duckworth on why grit isn’t enough
    Masters of Scale

    With the highly anticipated follow up to her bestseller “Grit”, psychologist and author Angela Duckworth offers a new framework for achieving excellence. She talks with host Jeff Berman about why making even small changes to your situation is the precursor to success. You can find more about Angela's book Situated here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Situated/Angela-Duckworth/9781668005941 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

  • Why Grit Alone Doesn’t Cut It: New Research From Angela Duckworth
    Good Life Project

    Angela Duckworth on why grit is only half the story. Acclaimed researcher Professor Angela Duckworth returns to unpack a bigger idea behind grit: your environment matters as much, if not more, than your mindset. Jonathan and Angela Duckworth explore how situation, peers, mentors, and culture shape the thoughts you have, the effort you can sustain, and the kind of person you become. They also dig into the practical question of change: if you want a different outcome, how do you stop blaming yourself and start redesigning the conditions around you? Key topics: Angela Duckworth reframes grit as part of a larger system, arguing that the "inside game" and the "outside game" are linked. She explains why high achievers often think in more positive, productive ways, and why those thoughts are strongly influenced by the situation they are in. The conversation breaks down the three-box model: situation, thoughts, response. Angela and Jonathan discuss how emotions and behavior fit into that model, and how feedback loops can create either virtuous or vicious cycles. Angela shares how trying harder during a difficult period in her marriage and career made things worse until she changed the situation. They walk through four situational levers: personal space, peers, mentors, and culture. Angela gives concrete examples of environmental design, from keeping her phone out of reach to using visible reminders like notes, rings, and calendar prompts. The episode makes a strong case for noticing before changing, using situational awareness as the first step toward agency. Angela distinguishes agency from blame, arguing that recognizing a harmful situation does not mean it was your fault. The conversation closes with a broader definition of a good life: creating situations that bring out the best in other people. You can find Angela at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript Next week, we’re sitting down with Allison Aubrey to talk about why midlife can become a turning point for purpose, connection, and a deeper kind of self-trust. Be sure to follow Good Life Project wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss that or any upcoming episodes! Check out our sponsors and resources: Visit Our Sponsor Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • When Life's Not Working, Don't Try Harder. Change Your Situation Instead. | Angela Duckworth

    How the people, places, and things around you can bring out your best. Plus, why willpower is unreliable, why AA works for so many people, and where to put your phone. Angela Duckworth is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and co-director of the Penn-Wharton Behavior Change for Good Initiative. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance and the recently released Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best. In this episode we talk about: Why willpower alone rarely creates lasting behavior change, and why changing your situation is often the better move The Gallup study showing where teens keep their phones predicts their grades How to identify what's actually within your control versus truly fixed Angela's own marriage crisis during the 2008 financial collapse, and what saved it Why "trying harder" can sometimes make a bad situation worse, not better One reason Alcoholics Anonymous works for so many people in recovery How reaching out to strangers for advice can change your entire career path Why surrounding yourself with the right peers matters more than we admit Related Episodes: Angela Duckworth's first appearance on our show Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram , TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: Angela's new book Situated This episode is sponsored by: BiOptimizers: Head to bioptimizers.com/happier and use code HAPPIER for 15% off your order. Notion: Learn more about how Notion can support your business at notion.com/happier . Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happier ! #squarepod Fitnexa: You can learn more about Fitnexa SomniPods 3 at

  • Encore: Angela Duckworth on the Power of Situation[Ally]

    Nearly two years ago, before Situated even had a title, Angela Duckworth joined me for one of my favorite conversations. Looking back, it’s remarkable how many of the ideas that became Situated were already taking shape. In honor of the book’s release, I’m excited to share this conversation again as an encore! -- After nearly a year in the making, this convo with Angela Duckworth was well worth the wait. We dive deep into the nuances of achievement, discussing why grit alone doesn’t always guarantee success and how our situations can profoundly shape our resilience. Angela shares surprising insights, practical strategies, and stories that will make you rethink the power of your situation. Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion full of wisdom and actionable takeaways. Thrive Global Article: Situation[Ally]: Angela Duckworth on Turning Grit and Circumstance into Success About Our Guest: Angela Duckworth is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and faculty co-director of the Penn-Wharton Behavior Change for Good Initiative . Her TED Talk is among the most viewed of all time, and her book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance , is a #1 New York Times bestseller. About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author , award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, emotional intelligence, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Website - ⁠LainieRowell.com⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - @LainieRowell X/Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Evolving with Gratitude , the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too! Both <a href="http://amzn.to/3m9JnlS " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener nor

  • Get Situated for Success (with Angela Duckworth)

    While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two years. In this episode, Kim Scott speaks with Angela Duckworth . Her first book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance , is a #1 New York Times bestseller. Her second book is Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best . In this conversation, Kim interviews Angela about her new book, 'Situated.' They explore a deceptively simple three-box model that explains all of human behavior. Angela emphasizes the power of environment in shaping our thoughts and leading us to–or away from–the results we want. She and Kim discuss the limitations of willpower. Angela describes the two key ingredients of a good situation: challenge and support. Kim and Angela explore why it is important to seek managers and peers who both challenge and support us. They discuss the importance of feedback and why Ruinous Empathy is so damaging to both personal and professional growth. If you’re looking for one thing you can control to get better situated, Angela shares some practical advice on curating your personal space to foster positive habits and growth. Guest Background : Prof. Angela Duckworth, PhD, is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and faculty co-director of the Penn-Wharton Behavior Change for Good Initiative . Prior to her career in research, Angela founded an academic enrichment program for low-income children that was profiled as a Harvard Kennedy School case study and today serves hundreds of students each year. She has also been a McKinsey management consultant and a math and science teacher at public schools in New York City, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. Angela co-founded Character Lab , a nonprofit dedicated to advancing scientific insights that help children thrive. Angela completed her undergraduate degree in Advanced Studies Neurobiology at Harvard, graduating magna cum laude. With the support of a Marshall Scholarship, she completed an MSc with Distinction in Neuroscience from Oxford University. She completed her PhD in Psychology as a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Angela's TED talk is among the most viewed of all time. CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction to Radical Sabbatical and Angela Duckworth's New Book (03:23) The Snorkeling Incident: A Metaphor for Situational Awareness (05:58) Finding Your Best Situations: The Power of Environment (08:31) The Three Boxes Model: Understanding Behavior and Thoughts (11:13) The Role of Situations in Shaping Our Thoughts (14:16) Changing Your Situation vs. Changing Your Thoughts (17:10) The Limitations of Willpower and Self-Control (20:13) The Quest for Control: Understanding Human Nature (23:15) Creating Supportive and Challenging Situations (27:11) Understanding Radical Candor (32:56) Navigating Ruinous Empathy (33:19) The Dilemma of Short-Term Comfort vs Long-Term Growth (34:30) Feeding the Good Wolf: A Metaphor for Growth (36:40) Economic Disparities and Their Impact (39:23) Agency and the Power of Choice (43:09) Curating Your Personal Space for Better Outcomes Connect with the Radical Candor team: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <

  • Angela Duckworth: What Situations Bring Out the Best in Us?

    Angela Duckworth changed the way millions of people think about achievement with her bestselling book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. Yet ten years later, she’s come to believe that grit and willpower are only part of the story. In this conversation, Angela joins Vivek to explore a powerful question: How much of who we become is shaped not just by what’s inside us, but by the people, places, and circumstances around us? Drawing from her new book Situated, Angela shares what she’s learned about creati...

  • Angela Duckworth: Grit Isn't Enough (#317)
    3 Takeaways™

    What if trying harder is sometimes exactly the wrong thing to do? Angela Duckworth, University of Pennsylvania psychologist, MacArthur Fellow, and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grit, has spent years studying achievement. In her new book, Situated, she explores why perseverance alone isn't enough. She discusses: How Angela and her husband nearly “gritted” their way out of their marriageHow much your environment shapes who you becomeThe small change that can make good habits easierWhy parents may be asking the wrong question about their childrenHow peer pressure can become a force for goodWhether AI c...

  • The Hardest Promises to Break: Peer Accountability (With Angela Duckworth)

    How did small index cards help a high school football team pull off a legendary 151-game winning streak? And what can a 1960s Queens housewife teach us about sticking to our goals? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore why some goals are easier to achieve than others—and how the people around us can change whether we abandon a goal or follow through. Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, historian and author of Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession, tells the story of Jean Nidetch. Frustrated by the isolating diet cu...

  • 32. Angela Duckworth Explains How to Manage Your Goal Hierarchy

    She’s the author of the bestselling book Grit, and a University of Pennsylvania professor of psychology — a field Steve says he knows nothing about. But once Angela gives Steve a quick tutorial on “goal conflict,” he is suddenly a fan. They also talk parenting, self-esteem, and how easy it is to learn econometrics if you feel like it. This episode originally aired June 18, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • How Does a Person Become Real? — Angela Duckworth and Luke Burgis
    The Understory

    "How do you become real? You commune with what is real." Author and entrepreneur Luke Burgis (Catholic University of America's Ciocca Center) joins psychologist and bestselling author Angela Duckworth (University of Pennsylvania; author of "Grit") to discuss what it takes to form a deeply rooted and solid self that can withstand the pressures of modern life. In this conversation, Burgis and Duckworth discuss: the crisis of formation that threatens genuine community and underwrites division and polarization; the difference between a solid self and a pseudo self; how mimetic desire unconsciously shapes our identities; what the parable of the lost sheep has to say about individuation; the "hard thing rule" for raising children who can "grit and quit" well; and whether our institutions still think through the lens of formation at all. Mentioned: René Girard on mimetic desire; Martin Seligman and positive psychology; The One and the Ninety-Nine: Forging Identity in the Age of Social Contagion, by Luke Burgis; Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, by Angela Duckworth; Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best, by Angela Duckworth; Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, by Luke Burgis; Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person, by Luke Burgis and Joshua Miller; The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams; Babette's Feast, by Isak Dinesen; Scottish poet and writer Charles Mackay. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at team@comment.org The Understory is a production of Comment ( comment.org ), published by Cardus ( cardus.ca ). Hosted by Anne Snyder. Edited by Allie Crummy. Produced by Tiffany Thompson and Evan Rosa. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode Highlights "How do you become real? You commune with what is real." "That search for communion is the most important thing I think we're lacking in the world today." "We're not addicted to our phones—we're addicted to the people inside of the phones." "Nobody gets to choose your hard thing but you." "It's a thousand little moments that happen in the sacred private space between a soul and God." About Luke Burgis Luke Burgis is a serial entrepreneur turned author and scholar whose work sits at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and practical wisdom. He is founder and director of the Cluny Institute and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Catholic University of America's Ciocca Center, where he studies the invisible forces that shape human behavior. His first book, "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life," introduced René Girard's thought to a public audience; his latest book, "The One and the Ninety-Nine: Forging Identity in the Age of Social Contagion," is a Next Big Idea Club Must-Read. About Angela Duckworth Angela Duckworth is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, faculty co-director of the Penn-Wharton Behavior Change for Good Initiative, and a 2013 MacArthur Fellow. Before her research career she taught math and science in public schools in New York City, San Francisco, and Philadelphia, and co-founded Character Lab, a nonprofit advancing the science of character development. Her 2016 book "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" was a number-one New York Times bestseller; her forthcoming book is "Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best." #UnderstoryFestival #CommentMagazine #LukeBurgis #AngelaDuckworth #CharacterFormation #MimeticDesire #Identity #Belonging #Grit #Self #ChristianHumanism

  • Elevate Classics: Angela Duckworth on Building Grit

    Angela Duckworth is the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a professor at the Wharton School of Business, and the author of the influential NYT bestselling book, Grit. She has received the MacArthur Genius Grant, co-hosts the No Stupid Questions podcast, and has delivered one of the most popular TED Talks of all time. On this classic episode, Angela joined host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠ to talk about her journey to study psychology, why grit is so crucial to success, and how to use grit in life, business, parenting and much more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Notion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay

  • Phones, focus, and grit, with Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., on Beyond My Years
    Science Connections

    Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., the New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, recently joined Host Ana Torres on the Beyond My Years podcast to discuss her new landmark research on school cell phone policies. In this episode, Angela highlights the many complexities surrounding student cell phone use in schools and why there is a need to conduct research, such as her “Phones in Focus” study, to look at which phone policies are actually yielding the best outcomes. She also suggests four ingredients that set young people up to reach their goals. Finally, Ana and Beyond My Years Classroom Insider Eric Cross reflect on Angela’s insights, and Eric shares the strategies he plans to implement to provide mentors to his students. Show notes: Subscribe to Beyond My Years at.amplify.com/BMY . Participate in Dr. Duckworth's research phonesinfocus.org Explore Angela Duckworth’s website: https://angeladuckworth.com/ Read: Schools don’t know how well cellphone policies are working. You can help

  • Phones, focus, and grit, with Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., on Beyond My Years
    Math Teacher Lounge

    Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., the New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, recently joined Host Ana Torres on the Beyond My Years podcast to discuss her new landmark research on school cell phone policies. In this episode, Angela highlights the many complexities surrounding student cell phone use in schools and why there is a need to conduct research, such as her “Phones in Focus” study, to look at which phone policies are actually yielding the best outcomes. She also suggests four ingredients that set young people up to reach their goals. Finally, Ana and Beyond My Years Classroom Insider Eric Cross reflect on Angela’s insights, and Eric shares the strategies he plans to implement to provide mentors to his students. Show notes: Subscribe to Beyond My Years at.amplify.com/BMY . Participate in Dr. Duckworth's research phonesinfocus.org Explore Angela Duckworth’s website: https://angeladuckworth.com/ Read: Schools don’t know how well cellphone policies are working. You can help

  • Phone policies and the science of self-control, starring Angela Duckworth, Ph.D.
    Beyond My Years

    Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., the New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance , joins Ana Torres to discuss school phone policies and what the science of self-control can tell us works. In this episode, Angela highlights the many complexities surrounding student cell phone use in schools and why there is a need to conduct research, such as her “Phones in Focus” study, to look at which phone policies are actually yielding the best outcomes. She also outlines the limitations of “growth mindset” and "simply trying hard," and instead suggests four ingredients that set young people up to reach their goals. Finally, Ana and Classroom Insider Eric Cross reflect on Angela’s insights, and Eric shares the strategies he plans to implement to provide mentors to his students. Show notes: Resources: Phones in Focus survey: https://phonesinfocus.org/ Read: Schools don’t know how well cellphone policies are working. You can help Connect with Angela Duckworth: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeladuckworth X: https://x.com/angeladuckw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angeladuckworthgrit/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelalduckworth/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aduckworth Website: https://angeladuckworth.com/ Subscribe to Beyond My Years https://amplify.com/beyond-my-years Follow us on Instagram @amplify.education Connect with Eric Cross: https://www.ericcross.org/ Connect with Ana Torres: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anayansi-ana-torres-m-ed-26a10654/ Quotes: “It is not just trying hard that makes you successful. You need to be set up in a situation that helps you like an ally, as opposed to fighting you like an enemy.” —Angela Duckworth, Ph.D. “Aside from parents, there's nobody more important than teachers in the life of a kid. They are looking to you as a role model.” —Angela Duckworth, Ph.D. “The strategy for regulating yourself that is the most successful for people of any age tends to be situation modification. That is not relying on willpower, but deliberately placing things either farther or closer, depending on whether you want to do them more or do them less.” —Angela Duckworth, Ph.D. “There is nothing more beautiful than a person who is fulfilling their potential. When people are doing what they love and doing it with all of their heart, it is like music. It is like poetry.” —Angela Duckworth, Ph.D. “That science of self-control—we have to actually teach that to our students. That is not something they come out of the womb knowing how to do.” —Ana Torres

  • Did Angela Duckworth Lose Her Grit? | Dealing With Feelings And Perspective Taking

    Learn from Angela Duckworth, the world’s expert in grit, as she bares her soul on Marc Brackett's new webcast, "Dealing With Feelings”. 🎬 Here’s Why You Can’t Scroll Past This Episode: -Grit Gets Real: Witness Angela's raw vulnerability as she shares her struggles with self-doubt and the impact it had on her professional and personal life. -The Ultimate Grit Test: 💔 Could even the most resilient individuals face a crisis of confidence? -Life-Changing Moments: 🤯 Angela opens up about her pivotal moment at 41, confessing, "I don't think I had a feelings mentor until I had a therapist…And wow, there was a lot of work to do." -Secrets to Bouncing Back: Angela spills the tea on her favorite ways to unwind, sharing the secret behind what brings her happiness. Be Part of the Movement: -Hit SUBSCRIBE NOW: to catch this and more episodes that blend emotional depth with real life experiences! -Grab a Front Row Seats to History: to witness a dialogue that’s set to redefine resilience, emotions, and success. Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your eureka moments. "Has Angela Duckworth Lost Her Grit? | Dealing With Feelings And Perspective Taking" is not just a video; it’s a cultural milestone. #GritGetsReal 🔗 Connect with Dr. Marc Brackett: Follow Dr. Brackett on social media for additional insights, behind-the-scenes content, and updates: -Instagram: / marc.brackett -X: / marcbrackett -Meta: / drmarcbrackett -LinkedIn: / drmarcbrackett -Website: https://marcbrackett.com Let's embark on this journey of emotional growth and resilience together! #DealingWithFeelings <a href="https://www.youtube.com/h

  • #117 - Angela Duckworth on the Power of Situation[Ally]

    After a year in the making, this convo with Angela Duckworth was well worth the wait. We dive deep into the nuances of achievement, discussing why grit alone doesn’t always guarantee success and how our situations can profoundly shape our resilience. Angela shares surprising insights, practical strategies, and stories that will make you rethink the power of your environment. Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion full of wisdom and actionable takeaways. Thrive Global Article: Situation[Ally]: Angela Duckworth on Turning Grit and Circumstance into Success Referenced in the Episode: The Third Teacher About Our Guest: Angela Duckworth is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and faculty co-director of the Penn-Wharton Behavior Change for Good Initiative . Her TED Talk is among the most viewed of all time, and her book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance , is a #1 New York Times bestseller. About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author , award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Website - ⁠LainieRowell.com⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too! Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌 📚➡️ ⁠bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount⁠ 📚➡️ ⁠bit.ly/bgbulkdiscount⁠ Just fill out the forms linked above and someone will get back to you ASAP!

  • Perseverance Hacks From Angela Duckworth - TED Speaker, Wharton Professor, NYT Best-Selling Author
    Hack Your Happiness

    This week, Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by renowned psychologist and bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance , Angela Duckworth. Angela shares her groundbreaking research on grit and her personal journey (and challenges) of resilience and perseverance. Angela unveils practical hacks and actionable strategies for anyone to grow their perseverance. Want more happiness!? Check these out: Shop our Happiness Products: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/gifts-for-teenagers-shop-all/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Angela Duckworth's websites: https://angeladuckworth.com/ & https://characterlab.org/ Visit the Small Bits of Happiness Website + Join The Happiness Family! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/

  • #108 - Angela Duckworth, Learn how you can develop ‘grit’ and why you need it to achieve your goals!

    Scarlett’s guest for this episode is Angela Duckworth, author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance . Angela describes grit as having what some researchers call an”ultimate concern”– a goal you care about so much that it gives meaning to almost everything you do. Grit is holding steadfast to that goal even when you fall down and when progress toward that goal is halting or slow. Scarlett and Angela discuss growing hope because a growth mindset leads to optimistic self-talk that then leads to perseverance over adversity. Scarlett and Angela infuse the Choose Love Formula into the extensive research Angela has dedicated herself to on grit and personal success. This includes having the courage to find what you enjoy, thinking of something you are grateful for to stay positive and strengthen what you want to master, finding a deeper purpose greater than yourself, and having compassion in action which is doing something, not just feeling it. Hope is when we let our pain go and that is strengthened by practicing forgiveness. All of the Choose Love formula values (courage+gratitude+forgiveness+compassion-in-action) lead to the grittiness required to achieve your goals. Angela Duckworth is an academic and psychologist focusing on achievement, researcher and author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. She is co-founder of Character Lab , a nonprofit whose mission is to advance scientific insights that help children thrive. She is also the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and faculty co-director of the Penn-Wharton Behavior Change for Good Initiative. Her podcast, No Stupid Questions, is part of the Freakonomics Radio family.

  • Angela Duckworth on the Keys to Achieving Long Term Success in Life EP 412

    In this episode, host John R. Miles is joined by renowned psychologist Angela Duckworth to help launch his book Passion Struck. The two explore the keys to achieving long-term success in life. They discuss the concepts of personal agency, self-control, character, grit , and intentionality.Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/angela-duckworth-on-keys-to-long-term-success/ https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024.SponsorsBrought to you by Cozy Earth. Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for my listeners. 35% off site-wide when you use the code “PASSIONSTRUCK” at https://cozyearth.com/ Brought to you by Function Health. Take control of your health. Visit FunctionHealth.com today. Use code PASSIONSTRUCK to skip the nearly 100,000-person waitlist.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/PASSIONSTRUCK , and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is brought to you By Constant Contact: Helping the Small Stand Tall. Just go to Constant Contact dot com right now. So get going, and start GROWING your business today with a free trial at Constant Contact dot com .--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/ Unlocking the Secrets of High Achievers: Angela Duckworth on Passion, Perseverance, and IntentionalityDon't miss this enlightening conversation with Angela Duckworth as we explore the complexities of human behavior and the dynamic interplay between individual traits and external circumstances. Gain valuable insights into how you can harness personal agency, cultivate character, and make intentional choices to lead a more purposeful and fulfilling life.All things Dr. Angela Duckworth: https://angeladuckworth.com/ Catch More of Passion StruckMy solo episode on Why We All Crave To Matter: Exploring The Power Of Mattering: https://passionstruck.com/exploring-the-power-of-mattering/ My solo episode on The Art Of Managing Toxic Family Using The Mosquito Principle: https://passionstruck.com/the-mosquito-principle-overcoming-toxic-family/ Catch my episode with University of Pennsylvania professor Katy Milkman on How You Create Lasting Behavior Change: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/ Listen to my interview with BJ Fogg On How Tiny Habits Can Transform Your Life: https://passionstruck.com/bj-fogg-on-transforming-lives-with-tiny-habits/ Catch my intervie

  • Unabridged Interview: Angela Duckworth

    What do Olympic athletes, world-class artists, elite academics, and successful business executives have in common? Ivy League psychologist Angela Duckworth has spent her career researching this question, closely studying those folks at the top of their respective fields who are considered “high achievers.” Surprisingly, it turns out neither talent nor genius is the answer. “The common denominator,” she says, “is grit.” In this episode, Angela Duckworth explains what she means by “grit,” discusses why it is such a crucial determinant for success, and offers highly practical methods for developing grit in one’s own life. Show Notes Similar episodes: Time Management for Mortals: Oliver Burkeman What it Takes to Live a Good Life: Meghan Sullivan Resources mentioned this episode Grit by Angela Duckworth Character Lab PDF of Lee’s Interview Notes Transcript for Abridged Episode Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Stitcher | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com Become a Member: Virtual Only | Standard | Premium See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Shop No Small Endeavor Merch: Scandalous Witness Course | Scandalous Witness Book | Joy & the Good Life Course Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • #172 Professor at UPenn & Author, Angela Duckworth: Grit
    Grit

    Guest: Angela Duckworth, professor at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance “There’s got to be a cost” when you pursue your passions, says University of Pennsylvania professor Angela Duckworth; in fact, the word “passion” comes from the Latin word for “suffering.” But that doesn’t mean that gritty people are unhappy. After the time needed for sleep, daily exercise, friends, and family, Dr. Duckworth explains, “what’s left is more than 40 hours.” Informed by her research and her own happiness, she tries to discourage her students from settling for a 9 to 5 life: “There’s so many people that exemplify a life of dedication, and hard work, and of happiness, and humor, and friends, and family, that I think we should tell young people, ‘Look, don't assume that's not possible.’” In this episode, Angela and Joubin discuss being punctual, Danny Kahneman, AP Calculus, moving the finish line, teaching grit to children, Arthur Ashe, Diana Nyad, passion and sacrifice, hiring gritty people, “change your situation,” Marc Leder and Rodger Krouse, Invictus , ChatGPT, neural autopilot, and Steve Jobs. In this episode, we cover: “I have a thing with time” (01:36) Being the GOAT (06:37) Mr. Yom (09:27) Chef Marc Vetri (14:15) The Devil Wears Prada (16:03) Talking about grit (18:12) Satisfaction, loneliness, and happiness (20:24) Success as a journey (28:23) The cost of hard work (32:52) Angela’s 70-hour work week (36:31) Charisma and loving what you do (40:55) Why high achievers have supportive partners (47:07) The next book (55:25) Pick the right market (57:45) Therapy questions (59:53) The Incredible Hulk vs. James Bond (01:02:45) Automating decisions (01:05:43) What “grit” means to Angela (01:09:39) Links: Connect with Angela Twitter LinkedIn Additional reading: Redefining Success: Adopt the Journey Mindset to Move Forward Buy Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Connect with Joubin Twitter LinkedIn Email: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner Perkins This episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

  • Angela Duckworth: Is Grit the Secret to Success? (Best of NSE)

    What do Olympic athletes, world-class artists, elite academics, and successful business executives have in common? Ivy League psychologist Angela Duckworth has spent her career researching this question, closely studying those folks at the top of their respective fields who are considered “high achievers.” Surprisingly, it turns out neither talent nor genius is the answer. “The common denominator,” she says, “is grit.” In this episode, Angela Duckworth explains what she means by “grit,” discusses why it is such a crucial determinant for success, and offers highly practical methods for developing grit in one’s own life. Show Notes Similar episodes: Time Management for Mortals: Oliver Burkeman What it Takes to Live a Good Life: Meghan Sullivan Resources mentioned this episode Grit by Angela Duckworth Character Lab PDF of Lee’s Interview Notes Episode Transcript Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Stitcher | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com Become a Member: Virtual Only | Standard | Premium See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Shop No Small Endeavor Merch: Scandalous Witness Course | Scandalous Witness Book | Joy & the Good Life Course Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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GuestVine has tracked 64 guest episodes from Angela Duckworth across 54 shows — about 59 hours of listening, going back to May 2016. Every episode links straight to the original publisher's audio.

Angela Duckworth shows up most often on Choiceology with Katy Milkman (3 episodes), with visits to No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp and MindBodySpace. The conversations mostly sit in Science territory.

Most recent: “If You Want Real Success, Build The Right Relationships | Angela Duckworth” on The Daily Motivation, 14 Sept 2026.

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