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 New York Timesbestseller that examines why some people succeed and others fail, a ... Show More
Sep 29
Bill Ackman: The Biggest Fight of His Life
Bill Ackman is the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, one of the most closely watched investment firms in the world. In this conversation, he breaks down how he tells the difference between real innovation from hype, what he looks for before making a billion-d ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 15
Tobi Lütke: The Skills AI Makes More Valuable
Shopify founder and CEO Tobi Lütke joins Shane Parrish to discuss AI agents, better decision-making, and the future of work. He explains how he uses an AI council to examine his hardest decisions and why taste, judgment, and responsibility become more valuable as AI becomes more ... Show More
1h 5m
Apr 2023
Elevate Classics: Angela Duckworth on Developing Grit
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
1h 12m
Oct 2025
How to Create a Successful Mindset: The Science of Passion and Perseverance
<p>What if the one thing that matters most for your success isn’t talent, luck, or intelligence, but something you can build starting today? </p><p>In this eye-opening conversation, renowned psychologist Dr. Angela Duckworth joins Mel to reveal the real science of success and wh ... Show More
1h 35m