This New York Times bestselling delight written by brilliant psychological architect Angela Duckworth explores the secret formula needed to achieving every great ambition: grit. Duckworth reflects on her tumultuous beginning days feeling like a mediocre scientist and how she evolved to be one of the most celebrated researchers of our generation. Grit explores the power of effort and how perseverance can make any professional dream come true — an undeniable truth every graduate needs to understand.