All bout "Grit"

"Grit" as a psychological research was first put forward and promoted by Professor Angela Duckworth, an Asian-American psychologist. Her Ted talk on Grit was well-received and widely watched. And recently she published her new book, named Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, and it has become a best-seller, and won public awareness and recognition of “Grit”. You can read this positive review of the book and know more about it.

However, this idea has also received a lot of criticism. You can read read these three negative reviews, providing different opinions and perspectives on the role of “Grit”.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/sep/23/self-discipline-overrated-go-easy-yourself-this-column-will-change-your-life-oliver-burkeman

http://www.newstatesman.com/culture/books/2016/06/talent-trap-why-try-try-and-trying-again-isn-t-key-success

http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/cover_story/2016/05/angela_duckworth_says_grit_is_the_key_to_success_in_work_and_life_is_this.html