Understanding Grit and Success with Angela Duckworth

What job did Duckworth leave to become a teacher?

• A job in engineering

• A job in marketing

• A job in finance

• A job in management consulting

What subject did the speaker teach to seventh graders?

• Math

• History

• English

• Science

What did the speaker notice was not the only difference between the best and worst students?

• Good looks

• IQ

• Physical health

• Social intelligence

What characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success in various contexts?

• Grit

• Physical health

• Good looks

• Social intelligence

How does the speaker define grit?

• Physical strength and stamina

• Social intelligence and good looks

• Passion and perseverance for very long-term goals

• High IQ and quick learning ability

What is the belief behind the concept of 'growth mindset'?

• The ability to learn is fixed and cannot change

• The ability to learn can change with effort

• Talent is the most important factor for success

• Failure is a permanent condition

Who developed the idea of 'growth mindset'?

• Angela Duckworth

• Carol Dweck

• Morton Bast

• Joseph Geni

According to the speaker, what is usually unrelated or inversely related to measures of talent?

• IQ

• Physical health

• Social intelligence

• Grit

What does the speaker suggest we need to do to build grit in kids?

• Focus on physical health

• Rely on talent and IQ

• Teach social intelligence

• Test our best ideas and be willing to fail

What does the speaker identify as a key factor in achieving long-term goals?

• High IQ

• Physical health

• Grit

• Social intelligence