To Change Yourself, Change Your Situation

Angela Duckworth, known for her research on grit, now argues that success isn't solely determined by inner qualities—your environment plays an equal, often overlooked, role. She introduces the three-box model of behavior (person, behavior, situation) and explains why willpower alone is notoriously fallible. The conversation covers how different situations bring out different versions of ourselves, how to reshape our physical, digital, and social surroundings, and why the most effective way to change yourself is to change what's around you—whether that means decluting your desk or relocating entirely.