Gabfest Reads | Situating Yourself for Success

<p>For this month’s edition of Gabfest Reads, John Dickerson interviews Angela Duckworth about her new book, <em><u><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/situated/id6756924251?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=books_box_link&amp;mttnsubad=6756924251&amp;campaign_id=books_box&amp;at=1000l38Mz&amp;ct=gabfest-reads" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best</a></u></em>. Her previous best-selling book, <em>Grit, </em>explored the idea that passion and perseverance drive success. This new book argues that grit is not enough to succeed. Yes, grit matters, but the real game-changer is your situation, that is, the objects within reach, the people around you, the physical and social environment that you inhabit. </p><br><p>Duckworth reveals how the most successful people don&#39;t just grind harder; they reshape their circumstances to make success feel automatic. The conversation with host John Dickerson ranges from the &quot;three boxes model&quot; of human behavior to the power of finding your tribe and mentors. Whether you&#39;re struggling to be present, trying to build better habits, or wondering why willpower alone hasn&#39;t delivered, this book offers a framework for understanding and changing the situation that shapes you every single day.</p><br><p>Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)</p><p>Podcast production by Nina Porzucki.</p><p>Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our <a href="https://slate.com/podcastfaqs#plusbenefits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FAQ</a> at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>