Angela Duckworth on the Keys to Achieving Long Term Success in Life
Episode 412
Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back. It’s about showing up—again and again—with purpose.
In this powerful conversation, John R. Miles is joined by renowned psychologist and bestselling author Angela Duckworth, whose work on grit and motivation has redefined how we understand success. This episode cuts straight to the heart of what drives long-term achievement—and how we can cultivate the internal strength to keep going, even when it’s hard.
Angela shares that the people who achieve at the highest levels aren’t necessarily the most talented—they’re the ones who keep showing up with grit, self-control, and a clear sense of agency.
But this conversation doesn’t stop at performance. It also touches something deeper: our need to matter.
Together, they explore:
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