Raising Resilient Kids with Angela Duckw...

Team Simon here! As we take a short hiatus, A Bit of Optimism will return with brand-new episodes on March 24, 2026. Until then, we’re revisiting some of the conversations you loved and we still think about long after the microphones turned off. This week, we’re rewinding to Simo ... Show More

Scott Galloway and I don’t always see the world the same way, but our friendly debates almost always lead us back to common ground. It’s probably why we enjoy talking to each other as much as we do. If you haven’t heard my friend Scott’s name before, he’s known for being brillian ... Show More

It’s often true that the most challenging conversations are often the ones most worth having. Conversations that bring up strong feelings, different experiences, and questions without easy answers. Policing, and how we can make it better, is one of those conversations.San Leandro ... Show More

<p>In many circles, Angela Duckworth’s name has become synonymous with the word grit, this elusive trait that fuels the sustained action-taking in the face of relentless adversity that leads to big achievements. Her book <em>Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance</em> was a ... Show More

Angela Duckworth is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and the Founder and CEO of Character Lab, a not-for-profit whose mission is to advance the science and practice of character development. She’s also the author of Grit, a N ... Show More

Angela Duckworth is an American academic, psychologist, MacArthur Genius grant winner and the co-host of the podcast No Stupid Questions. She is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, where she studies grit and self-control. Angel ... Show More

Angela Duckworth is the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a professor at the Wharton School of Business, and the author of the influential NYT bestselling book, Grit. She has received the MacArthur Genius Grant, co-hosts the No Stupid Questions podcast, and has delivered one of t ... Show More

She’s known for her straight talk and unfiltered candor. Angela Yee is not afraid to speak her mind on “The Breakfast Club” every morning, delighting millions of listeners across the country. In this interview, Angela is using her voice in a different way, to speak out about caus ... Show More

<p>In this episode of Remarkable People, host Guy Kawasaki continues his enlightening dialogue with Angela Duckworth, celebrating her second appearance on the podcast. The two dive into Angela’s “three boxes” model for understanding human behavior and discuss how changing situati ... Show More

Show notes / PDF, Infographic & Animated Summary / Free Audiobook / Forget talent—grit is your unstoppable edge. What if talent isn't what sets champions apart? Discover why passion and perseverance - not natural ability - are the true secrets to extraordinary success. Read on yo ... Show More

<p><a href="https://www.raisingremarkableteenagers.com/">Angela Karanja</a> is a world-renowned trauma psychologist and parenting teenagers expert and bestselling author. </p><p>She is the founder of Raising Remarkable Teenagers, an organisation that helps parents overcome their ... Show More