Dr. Angela Duckworth (@aduckworth)

Ten years ago, I published Grit. In those pages, I wrote down everything I'd discovered about world-class achievers, and how passion and perseverance set them apart. Since then, I've been studying the situations that make that kind of achievement possible. The thesis of this book is, simply…

Better questions lead to better solutions. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with students?” we should ask, “How can schools shape a more focused environment?” K-12 educators: be part of groundbreaking research on student cell phone use! Share your experience → www.phonesinfocus.org #PhonesInFocus…

📱 Just seeing your phone—even face down—can lower your test scores. It’s not about willpower—it’s about context. Teachers: Help us understand how school phone policies shape student outcomes → phonesinfocus.org #PhonesInFocus #AngelaDuckworth #StudyTips #TeachersOfTikTok #BehavioralScience…

Most teens sleep with their phone within arm's reach. Are they also within reach during the school day? K–12 educators, what is your school's phone policy? Take the 5-minute survey at screensinschools.org #ScreensinSchools #PhonePolicies #EdTech #Teachers #Education

How does your school handle tech? Is it working? And what do you think? This year we’re asking educators, librarians, and students (13+) about phones, screen time, and AI in schools. Take the 5-min survey at screensinschools.org. At the end, you’ll get a personalized report comparing your school…

How does your school handle tech? Is it working? And what do you think? This year we’re asking educators, librarians, and students (13+) about phones, screen time, and AI in schools. Take the 5-min survey at screensinschools.org. At the end, you’ll get a personalized report comparing your school…

As a leader, you can ask, "Do the people on my team have all four of these thoughts?" If even one of them is missing,  then they are not giving their full effort. #leadership #psychology #angeladuckworth #motivation #success

As a leader, you can ask, "Do the people on my team have all four of these thoughts?" If even one of them is missing,  then they are not giving their full effort. #leadership #psychology #angeladuckworth #motivation #success

You cannot change the conditions of modern life, but you are the sovereign of what enters your personal space. Physical distance creates psychological distance: Draw close what you want more of; push away what you want less. #success #psychologyfacts #angeladuckworth #motivation #screensinschools…

We suffer from what cognitive psychologists call the illusion of self-sufficiency, overlooking how much we owe our skills to other people. 🗞️ From my @nytopinion essay: 'I Study Successful People. They Have One Habit in Common.' #grit #success #motivation #psychology #angeladuckworth

It’s not just about having the right attitude or mindset. It’s about being in a great situation. #SITUATED is out now: angeladuckworth.com/SITUATED

The very best way to change yourself is to change your situation first. Pre-order #SITUATED (out 9/1) and get a personalized bookplate signed by me: angeladuckworth.com/SITUATED

Grit is great, but to realize your potential, you also need to get #Situated. Pre-order SITUATED (out 9/1) and get a personalized bookplate signed by me: www.angeladuckworth.com/situated#preorder

Take a tip from high achievers: prioritize one thing at a time with deliberate practice. #grit #success #psychologyfacts #angeladuckworth #deliberatepractice

My advice: Prioritize one thing at a time. Do something that you can't yet do with complete concentration and feedback every single day with consistency. #grit #success #psychologyfacts #angeladuckworth #motivation

Sampling is exactly what all young people need and deserve to do so that one day, they will know enough about themselves and the world to stick with something they love. #grit #psychologyfacts #success #angeladuckworth #motivation

Grit ≠ Talent. After two decades of research, we know that the correlation between grit and any measure of talent is about zero. It's passion and perseverance that make super achievers.

It’s not just WHEN students can be on their phones, it's WHERE they store them. K-12 Educators, what are you seeing in your classrooms? → phonesinfocus.org

How do you find grit in a resume? Look for this pattern: multi-year commitments with evidence of progress.

World-class performers don't say "I'm practicing" – they say "I'm winning the Super Bowl." They fuse boring, everyday tasks with their biggest goal.

School librarians, how many books were checked out this year compared to last? We want to know! And we want to see if these numbers relate to school cell phone policies! In just 5 minutes, you can help advance the research on phones and education!! #phonesinfocus #angeladuckworth #phonepolicies…

My advice to teachers in the age of AI: Be techno curious, AI literate, and bring your students along with you.

Can a school’s phone policy help students engage in deliberate practice? K-12 educators, share your perspective→ phonesinfocus.org

Stop asking "What's wrong with me?" and start asking "What's wrong with my situation?" Situational agency is improving your situation in ways that bring out your best. How can school phone policies create the right environment for students to thrive? K-12 educators, take 5 minutes to share your…

Individual willpower can't compete with an effortless, enjoyable distraction. How can we take collective action to create motivational spaces for students? K-12 educators, share your voice today → phonesinfocus.org

365 days. More than 100,000 educators. Join us! PHONESINFOCUS.ORG

Grit isn't just willpower. It's finding something interesting and important—and believing you can do it. How can we build environments for students to be more gritty? K-12 educators, share your experiences. → phonesinfocus.org #PhonesInFocus #AngelaDuckworth #Education #Teachers #PhonePolicies

Phone use in schools isn’t just an individual problem, but a collective one. K-12 educators, let’s take action together. Share your experience. → phonesinfocus.org #phonesinfocus #angeladuckworth #education #teachers #phonepolicies

Self-control can predict life outcomes just as strongly as IQ. Teachers, how are students in your school managing the temptation of cell phones? → phonesinfocus.org #PhonesInFocus #AngelaDuckworth #Education #Teachers #PhonePolicies

Teachers, help us understand your school’s cell phone policy → phonesinfocus.org #PhonesInFocus #AngelaDuckworth #Education #Teachers #PhonePolicies