'Grit': How passion and perseverance lead to excellence

In her bestselling book "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance," Angela Duckworth writes: "What we eventually accomplish may depend more on our passion and perseverance than our innate talent." Her book was just released in paperback. Duckworth joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether grit can be taught and how it can have a lasting impact on people's lives and achievements.

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[noreilylopez]

I love her book almost done reading it, and I will recommend it

[spiceshouse]

I really proud to Angela, many times I've her books its so inspired me.... Thx Angela you are clever

[mcleanblades]

its probably true for those who have an IQ of 100 or higher. Some, say those who are developmentally disabled, could never do college level physics.

[hankterreros]

The "Grit"? Wasn't that a newspaper kids could sell in the mid-sixtys?