It is always better to praise people for their effort, not their talent.The Power of Praise, Character Lab, 2022
Author · 5 quotes
Angela Duckworth is a psychologist known for her work on grit, resilience, and the psychology of achievement. She is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of the bestselling book "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance." Duckworth's research focuses on what qualities lead to high achievement and success in various domains.
b. 1970
It is always better to praise people for their effort, not their talent.The Power of Praise, Character Lab, 2022
Our potential is one thing. What we do with it is quite another.Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, 2016
Without effort, talent is nothing more than unmet potential.Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, p. 123, 2016
As our knees and hips and eyesight deteriorate, we become more dependable, less impulsive, kinder, and less moody. Psychologists call this the maturity principle. My own life experience fits this principle to a T.
Enthusiasm is common, but endurance is rare.Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, p. 123, 2016
That’s all 5 quotes by Angela Duckworth.