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Angela Duckworth: Grit Isn't Enough (#317)

September 1, 2026·17 min·4-min readsoloself improvement
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Angela Duckworth, the psychologist who popularized 'grit,' reveals that situational awareness—choosing the right environments and people—is just as crucial to success as perseverance. Her near-tragic experience saving her unconscious mother from drowning became a turning point, teaching h

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