"GRIT" Author ANGELA DUCKWORTH in conversation with RAINN WILSON on New Book "SITUATED"

Angela Duckworth, PhD, psychologist, a MacArthur Fellow and bestselling author, returns for the second time to Live Talks Los Angeles to discuss SITUATED: FIND THE PEOPLE AND PLACES THAT BRING OUT YOUR BEST with actor and author Rainn Wilson. Duckworth's TED talk is among the most viewed of all time, and Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance was a #1 NYT bestseller. This new book reveals the hidden power of situations and how you can shape them to bring out your best. This second book springs from her deepening realization that grit, while necessary, is sometimes not sufficient. How you situate yourself to meet a challenge can be crucial. Though you’re often told to make the best of your situation, it is far better to make your situation better first.

Rainn Wilson is an Emmy Award nominated actor, best known for the role of Dwight Schrute in NBC’s "The Office." He is the host of the Peacock docu-series "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss" in which he travels the world in search of happiness. He is author of the New York Times bestselling SoulPancake: Chew on Life’s Big Questions as well as his comedic memoir, The Bassoon King: My Life in Art, Faith and Idiocy. His most recent book is Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution. His diverse career includes television, movies, Broadway, unscripted series, animation, and podcasts.

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