ANGELA LEE DUCKWORTH: When I was 27 years old, I left a very demanding job in management consulting for a job that was even more demanding: teaching. I went to teach seventh graders math in the New ...

I first learned about grit many years ago when I competed in our district’s annual music contest as a fifth grader. I played the clarinet and was going to perform a solo. The day of my performance ...

Tovia Smith reported this audio story in two parts on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. To hear Part One, click 'Listen To The Story' above. For Part Two, 'Lessons In Grit,' click the link ...