"Grit is living life like it's a marathon, not a sprint."

Angela Duckworth (1970)
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About Angela Duckworth

Angela Duckworth is an American psychologist known for her research on grit and self-control. She is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the science and practice of character development in children. Duckworth's work has focused on the role of non-IQ competencies in academic and professional success, with grit being a central concept in her studies.

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