Chris
Really great examination of the stuff that matters besides “talent” and how our emphasis on talent is the wrong approach. And it’s great to read about these lessons and how essential grit is to success, especially as a parent seeking to raise grit-minded children.
One criticism I might have is that not all children or people have the same opportunities to learn or discover grit. The kid who can’t do extracurriculars because they’re working to support their family or because they don’t have reliable transportation isn’t necessarily less gritty. Although I think the economic angle is outside the scope of the book anyway.
My only other criticism is Duckworth interviewing a lot of shitty people to teach us about grit. Bill Gates and Jamie Diamond might be gritty, but they certainly aren’t people I want to look up to. It’s an unnecessary and unfortunate distraction from the good work Duckworth has done in studying grit.
Really great examination of the stuff that matters besides “talent” and how our emphasis on talent is the wrong approach. And it’s great to read about these lessons and how essential grit is to success, especially as a parent seeking to raise grit-minded children.
One criticism I might have is that not all children or people have the same opportunities to learn or discover grit. The kid who can’t do extracurriculars because they’re working to support their family or because they don’t have reliable transportation isn’t necessarily less gritty. Although I think the economic angle is outside the scope of the book anyway.
My only other criticism is Duckworth interviewing a lot of shitty people to teach us about grit. Bill Gates and Jamie Diamond might be gritty, but they certainly aren’t people I want to look up to. It’s an unnecessary and unfortunate distraction from the good work Duckworth has done in studying grit.