Psychologist

Angela Duckworth

Professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Author of Grit. MacArthur Fellow. Research on grit, self-control, and the psychology of achievement.

Known For

GritMacArthur FellowPerseverance research

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AI Tools May Rewire Cognitive Development in Users

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The Arrival Fallacy: Why Reaching Your Goal Doesn't Create Expected Satisfaction

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Beliefs Shape Perception and Define Possibility

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Biographies as Substitute Mentors

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Blink: Rapid Cognition and Intuitive Decision-Making

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Constraints Enable Scaling — Simplicity Over Optionality

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Courage Is a Learnable Skill

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Environment Shapes Behavior More Than Willpower

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The Hedonic Treadmill — Happiness Returns to Baseline

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Meaning Comes from Responsibility, Not Happiness

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Nudge: Choice Architecture Shapes Decisions More Than Information

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The True Self vs. False Self — Childhood Adaptations That Persist Into Adulthood

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Episodes

#Angela Duckworth #3 (on bringing out your best)Sep 9, 2026 #Why Grit Isn’t Enough to Get What You Want | Angela DuckworthSep 8, 2026 #Stop Doing Things the Hard Way with Dr. Angela DuckworthSep 7, 2026 #91. Do You Savor or Gobble?Sep 6, 2026 #Why Grit Alone Doesn’t Cut It: New Research From Angela DuckworthSep 3, 2026 #Angela Duckworth on why grit isn’t enoughSep 3, 2026 #To Change Yourself, Change Your SituationSep 1, 2026 #The Hardest Promises to Break: Peer Accountability (With Angela Duckworth)Aug 24, 2026 #89. How Valuable Is Enthusiasm?Aug 23, 2026 #Should We All Be Taking More Long Shots?Aug 2, 2026 #Is Emotional Intelligence Really So Important?Jul 26, 2026 #83. Can You Change Your Mind Without Losing Face?Jul 12, 2026 #Which Is More Powerful: Reward or Punishment?Jul 5, 2026 #81. Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money?Jun 28, 2026 #Is a “Success Hangover” Real?Jun 21, 2026 #79. Why Do We Root for Underdogs?Jun 14, 2026 #Why Do We Put Things Off Until the Very Last Minute?Jun 7, 2026 #Why Can't Baby Boomers and Millennials Just Get Along?May 24, 2026 #Does Reverse Psychology Really Work?May 10, 2026 #If Everyone Hates Meetings, Why Do We Have So Many of Them?Apr 26, 2026 #333How to Create a Successful Mindset: The Science of Passion and PerseveranceOct 13, 2025 #What Does Your Perfect Day Look Like?Nov 25, 2024 #Is Grit Overrated?Sep 30, 2024 #Your Own Advice: With Guests Angela Duckworth, Lauren Eskreis-Winkler & Mike ManginiAug 26, 2024 #Is Perfectionism Holding You Back?Aug 12, 2024 #Are Routines the Secret to a Good Life?Jun 3, 2024 #How to Make Better DecisionsMar 18, 2024