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Angela Duckworth, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, has gained recognition for her groundbreaking research on character and how it influences achievement. As the founder of the Character Lab and a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship, Duckworth has developed a credible reputation in the realms of education and psychology. In Grit, her debut book, she elucidates how qualities like self-control and persistence are pivotal for long-term success, a narrative that resonates especially with organizations like Google, which often prioritize talent in their hiring processes.