WEEK: 3

Introduction to Grit

Here is Dr. Duckworth's TED talk.

Angela Duckworth Video

Here is an excerpt from her website "... grit—a combination of passion and perseverance for a singularly important goal—is the hallmark of high achievers in every domain. She’s also found scientific evidence that grit can grow."

Now that you have watched her talk take the Grit test and see where you rank. Keep track as you will discuss in the forum with your colleagues.

Grit Test

How did you score? Was it accurate? Did you see any surprises? Make sure to jot down some notes about this.


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