High Achievers, Grit & Talent – Angela Duckworth, Author of “Grit” & TED Talk Star

“Race your strengths and train your weaknesses” to accomplish your goals.” Angela Duckworth

Has anyone ever told you that you’re “talented” or “not talented”? What does that mean and does it matter?

Listen to best-selling author of “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” Angela Duckworth, Ph.D. in this inspiring conversation with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson about grit, talent, strengths, weaknesses and strategies to achieve your goals. (This was recorded under our previous name, Green Connections Radio.)

Duckworth’s TED Talk has nearly 20 million views!

Read my Forbes piece about Angela’s work too.

You’ll hear:

And soooooo much more!

“One important thing that distinguishes just kind of random, mind-wandering, day-dreaming from genuine creativity or innovation is that, that new idea… also has to be useful.” Angela Duckworth

What do YOU think “talent” is? Tweet it to us @joanmichelson

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