"Grit" by Angela Duckworth

"Grit" by Angela Duckworth 

When Angela Duckworth was a little girl, her father made it clear that she was no genius. When she grew up, SHE made it clear that she didn't have to be a genius to be successful. What she needed -- what we all need-- she has discovered, is grit.

As she writes in her deeply researched book, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance", it's not a big brain that gets you to the top; it's a heart big enough to keep you working longer and harder than the next person.

Using case studies and interviews with teachers, students, and noteworthy 'movers and shakers', the book is a testament to succeeding through what my mom used to call 'stick-to-it-ive-ness'. There is a also a section for parents who want to raise 'gritty' kids.

Find it in the store in the Psychology/Self-Help section.