Angela Duckworth
Co-Host at No Stupid Questions
Professor at @Penn. Author of Grit. Co-host of @NSQ_Show. Co-founder of @thecharacterlab.
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3 weeks ago |
freakonomics.com | Angela Duckworth |Stephen Dubner
Episode Transcript Hey there, it’s Stephen Dubner. Today we’re continuing our update of a series on failure we published a couple years ago, called “How to Succeed At Failing.” In this episode, you’ll hear some personal stories from people who tried something new and failed. One of those people is Travis Thul, who thought what the world really needed was a new way to make instant ramen.
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2 months ago |
edweek.org | Angela Duckworth
In classrooms across America, educators face a daily dilemma that didn’t exist when I was a teacher: what to do about student cellphones. Should phones be collected at the classroom door? Stored in lockers? Allowed during lunch but not during class? Or perhaps banned from school buildings entirely? The debate rages on—with strong opinions on all sides—but in my view, we’re missing something critical: the first-hand observations of educators. Why?
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Feb 27, 2025 |
personalbrandingblog.com | Ava Sinclair |Angela Duckworth
We all want to be stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to handle life’s challenges. But mental strength isn’t just about what you do—it’s also about what you don’t do. The strongest people aren’t immune to setbacks or struggles, but they make a conscious effort to avoid certain habits that drain their energy, confidence, and momentum. They know that success—both personal and professional—depends on mindset just as much as skill.
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Nov 30, 2024 |
freakonomics.com | Angela Duckworth |Stephen Dubner
Episode Transcript Hi NSQ listeners! If you’ve been following us for a while, you know that Stephen Dubner used to co-host the show. We’re off this week, so we thought you might enjoy this classic episode in which he and Angela discuss parasocial relationships. We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode featuring Mike and Angela. But first, here’s a message from Stephen:Hey there, it’s Stephen Dubner from Freakonomics Radio.
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Nov 23, 2024 |
freakonomics.com | Michele Obama |Steven Pinker |Angela Duckworth |Mike Maughan
Episode Transcript DUCKWORTH: “I am ready! Let’s go!”* * *DUCKWORTH: I’m Angela Duckworth. MAUGHAN: I’m Mike Maughan. DUCKWORTH + MAUGHAN: And you’re listening to No Stupid Questions. Today on the show: Are we becoming more pessimistic as a society? DUCKWORTH: “Yeah, it’s really hard to have hope for the world.
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