World-Leading Psychologist: How to Change Your Life by Changing What’s Around You | Angela Duckworth - EP 814
Passion Struck with John R. MilesShow Notes
In this episode, John R. Miles sits down with Angela Duckworth, one of the world’s leading psychologists and bestselling author of "Grit," to explore a powerful idea from her new book, "Situated:" if you want to change your life, you may need to pay closer attention to what’s around you.
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