Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Reframes how you think about talent, hiring, and personal development. Duckworth's research shows that grit—sustained effort toward long-term goals—predicts success better than IQ or talent. Her framework for developing grit (interest, practice, purpose, hope) applies directly to building products in AI where sustained effort over years compounds. Essential for understanding what makes exceptional builders exceptional. Will change how you evaluate candidates and coach team members.