In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes us into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. “Duckworth’s ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better” (The New York Times Book Review). Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference. This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal).

The son of a singer mother whose career forcibly separated her from her family and an influential father who runs an orphan work camp, Pak Jun Do rises to prominence using instinctive talents and eventually becomes a professional kidnapper and romantic rival to Kim Jong Il. By the author of Parasites Like Us.

Samuel Wells shows how the characters in the Holy Week story face choices and experience feelings very similar to our own. He explores six kinds of power and demonstrates how Jesus' resurrection brings a new power that transforms the passion of our lives.

"God honors a beautiful blend of gift and grit! He gives the gift, and He expects us to have the grit to practice and learn how to use it effectively." Beth Moore Do you often get surprised how some people keep focussed on their life's purpose despite facing numerous setbacks? Do you wonder how the high-achievers overcome the toughest situations of life with resilience and determination without a flinch? Ever thought, what's something that makes these people extra-ordinary? Do they have more IQ? Are they more emotionally intelligent? Do they always have more resources, or better circumstances or abilities? No, none of them can 100% guarantee your long-term success. Then what's the deal? What works? It is GRIT. It's their perseverance and passion to stay focused for very long time that makes them achieve their life's goal. It's their GRIT that makes them extraordinary. And the good news! GRIT is a choice. It's not something that comes from your genes unlike your IQ or other factors. You can CHOOSE it. Unfortunately there is no scientific formula that leads to building grit, but here is an approach to build grit based on growth mindset, as Angela Duckworth, the grit researcher and Carol Dweck, the mindset researcher propounded. And that's what "The Gift of Grit" has to offer you. The Gift of Grit will not only elaborate how Grit is the strongest predictor of success, it will teach you the practical steps to develop a growth mindset & belief system that will pave the way to build a Gritty YOU. Learn How Growth Mindset is the Path to Building Grit. Uncover neuroscience research showing how growth mindset and grit literally alters the brain portions and neuron connections that triggers the way to achieving your long-term goals. How to get rid of 5 toxic mindsets that kill your grit . Step-By-Step Approach to Building Personal Grit How ABCDE Principle helps you to entirely change your perspective even in the most adverse life situations Understand 40% Rule to develop mental toughness and resilience. Learn about "Hard Thing Rule" to develop your grit on everyday basis. Empower your Belief Systems How the power of beliefs can create super-achievers like Albert Einstein, and Roger Bannister Unlock the effective ways to strengthen and rewire your entire belief system to mould you journey to success. Discover the mental training tips and tricks to effectively deal with setbacks and adversities Former US president, Calvin Coolidge once aptly said: "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." The Gift of Grit is for anyone and everyone who is sincere about achieving their long-term goals. Whether you're a student, an entrepreneur, an employee or a stay at home parent nurturing kids, grit is the ultimate gift that you can give yourself to design your destiny. So don't wait anymore... Give Yourself the gift of GRIT and Achieve Your Life Goals with the power of Passion and Perseverance

Including conversations with world leaders, Nobel prizewinners, business leaders, artists and Olympians, Vikas Shah quizzes the minds that matter on the big questions that concern us all.

"You cannot be a Christian if you are 'cool.'The world supposedly admires coolness and has made cool into a term of admiration. Not so with Jesus Christ. He is saying that unless your commitment is 'hot'; unless it is 'passionate' it has no relationship to Him." Elton Trueblood"s statement is compelling for Christians. Only a passionate faith can confront the disturbing personal and social issues of our time. Lukewarm lip service to the great promises of Scripture simply has no sustaining power, and churches which adhere to a lukewarm faith will continue to decline. Theologian Emil Brunner states: "The church exists by mission as a fire exists by burning. " How else can it grow? The only way you know whether anything is on fire is whether it will start another fire. The metaphor of 'fire' is used to describe our relationship with Christ. In the so-called Gospel of Thomas, found in the dry sands of Egypt, Jesus says: "I came to cast fire upon the earth. He who comes close to me comes close to the fire." In this book, Dr. Gazzard seeks to inspire and empower individuals to grow into a passionate faith by sowing seeds of inspiration, drawn from his