Twenty years ago, I partnered with Angela Duckworth to study whether grit — the passionate pursuit of long-term goals — is linked to West Point cadet candidates’ success in completing Cadet Basic ...

When we hear the word "grit," many of us think of perseverance, resilience and determination in the face of hardship. I have found that this quality often separates those who thrive from those who ...

Most people want to be successful in life, but only a few are able to be so. But, have you ever wondered what are the things that successful people are doing differently or certain personality traits ...

Research is pointing to conscientiousness as the one-trait-to-rule-them-all in terms of future success, both career-wise and personal. Via How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power ...