The dark side of human personality has long fascinated the public and psychologists alike. Research has linked unpleasant traits such as selfishness and a lack of empathy to a higher income and better odds of landing a date. But critics are starting to push back. In a new study, scientists More
Few things mark the return of the academic year like shorter days, falling leaves, and inquiries about applying for graduate school. For those nursing ambitions of pursuing a Ph.D., the prospect of navigating the labyrinthine guidelines posted on university websites can be daunting. The fact that many programs receive hundreds More
Is grit the secret sauce that drives success? More important than both talent and intellect? We’re talking the power and limits of grit. Grit is the new buzzword for success: At work, in school, in the gym. The research shows that grit really does matter after all. More than intelligence. More
Come Jan. 1, 40% of Americans determine to be nicer, eat healthier or quit smoking—and stick to that plan for months after. A majority don’t succeed. There’s even an unofficial holiday called Ditch New Year’s Resolution Day on Jan. 17 to acknowledge those failures. People may not follow through because More
NPR: I spoke to Angela Duckworth, the New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, about the importance of controlling your own destiny, why she decided to pursue writing her book, why you need to have a deep passion in your work to be successful, why More
The Atlantic: As a young researcher, Carol Dweck was fascinated by how some children faced challenges and failures with aplomb while others shrunk back. Dweck, now a psychologist at Stanford University, eventually identified two core mindsets, or beliefs, about one’s own traits that shape how people approach challenges: fixed mindset More
