Angela Duckworth
American psychologist awarded MacArthur Fellowship
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Videos Mentioning Angela Duckworth
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of the book 'Grit', which explores intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
Russ Roberts — The Decisions that Define Us
Tim Ferriss
An American academic and psychologist known for her work on grit, mentioned as a past guest on EconTalk.
#96–David Epstein: How range of experience leads to better performance in a highly specialized world
Peter Attia MD
Psychologist known for her work on 'grit.' Her advice to not be too 'gritty' until one figures out what to be gritty in is mentioned.
Chris Bosh - How to Reinvent Yourself, The Way and The Power, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The author of 'Grit', a book gifted to Chris Bosh's team by Coach Eric Spoelstra.
Vince Vaughn Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Researcher who has written about grit.
Dr. Jim Loehr on Mental Toughness, Energy Management, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An American academic and author known for her work on grit and self-control, mentioned in the context of 'drive' as a predictor of success.
Tobi Lütke — From Snowboard Shop to Billion Dollar Company | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Grit,' mentioned in the context of growth mindset and the importance of hard work over inherent intelligence.
The Business Expert: How To Build A Brand In 2025! They're Lying To You About Work-Life Balance!
The Diary Of A CEO
An author who coined the phrase 'grit' and wrote a book about it.
Overcoming Laziness: Daily Habits To Take Back Control Of Your Discipline & Focus | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
The author of 'Grit,' mentioned as an author of pragmatic non-fiction.
How to Master Growth Mindset to Improve Performance | Dr. David Yeager
Andrew Huberman
Collaborated with Dr. Yeager on studies showing that a 'purpose condition' (contributing to others) led to deeper learning and persistence in tedious tasks.
How to Live a Life You Won’t Regret at 80 - Bill Gurley
Chris Williamson
Angela Duckworth's work on perseverance (Grit) is mentioned, with the speaker noting her later wish to emphasize passion more.
If you have career regrets in 2026, watch this.
My First Million
Author of 'Grit,' who later revised her thinking on the balance between passion and perseverance, suggesting passion is more critical to avoid burnout.
Joe Liemandt: The Future of Education is Better Than You Think
The Knowledge Project Podcast
Author of a book on 'grit,' her work is referenced in the discussion of quantifying life skills beyond abstract concepts.