Boost Your Writing ‘Grit’ with Angela Duckworth’s Insights
A study that can impact every area of our lives
Angela Duckworth is a psychologist, researcher, and bestselling author known for her work on ‘Grit’ – the passion and perseverance needed to achieve long-term goals.
A professor at the University of Pennsylvania, she founded the Character Lab, a nonprofit focused on character development in young people.
Her book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, explores how grit can be a more significant predictor of success than talent alone.
Mrs Duckworth dives into the power of persistence and passion – the twin engines that drive people toward their goals, even when things get tough.
As writers, we can learn much from Duckworth’s message that talent alone won’t get us very far; it’s grit that keeps us on track when inspiration fades, or when the story just won’t come together.
So, if not talent, then what?
First, embrace the long game.
Duckworth’s research shows that success isn’t about overnight talent but about steady dedication, even on days when you’d rather be anywhere but in front of a keyboard.
