A Conversation With Angela Lee Duckworth Summary

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Before reading the article “A Conversation with Angela Lee Duckworth” by Deborah Perkins-Gough, I had a random idea of what grit stands for. I thought grit was more like the courage to make things possible in your life. Now, I have changed my mind. With all the explanation and examples given by the author I see grit as the skill of self-strength that has to be developed in order to achieve your goals. I also notice that grit is a skill that need to be exercised. It is very important especially for kids. When it is well applied through educational programs in school, it can make a big difference in children development. In my own case, grit has played an important role in my life. Without noticing, grit has been part of every stage of my