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The Power of Persevering Through Life’s Challenges (2021)

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Published: March 14, 2021 by VPR Producer

Life has many challenges – but it’s how you respond to these obstacles that truly matter. Characteristics like passion, perseverance and grit can all factor into the end result and can make all the difference rather than focusing on pure talent or intelligence.


Guest Information:

  • Angela Duckworth, Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, Scientific Director of the Character Lab, and author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Links for Additional Info:

  • Character Lab.org
Program #: 21-11segment type: Feature StoriesTopics - Children and Parenting| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Mental Health| Parenting| Personal Growth and Development| Psychology and PsychiatryGuests - Angela DuckworthBooks & Publications - Grit: The power of passion and perseveranceInstitutions - University of PennsylvaniaHost - Marty PetersonProducers - Amirah Zaveri| Jason Dickey
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