World-Renowned Psychologist: What If The Problem Isn't You? | Angela Duckworth
Episode Description
Today, Tim is joined by one of the world's most influential psychologists, Angela Duckworth.Angela became famous for her groundbreaking work on grit — the idea that passion and perseverance matter more than talent when it comes to long-term success. But after years studying high achievers, she's come to a surprising conclusion:What if the problem isn't you? What if it's your situation?In this conversation, Angela explains why so many ambitious people get stuck trying harder when what they really need is a different environment, different relationships, or a different way of thinking. From burnout and motivation to failure, confidence and career transitions, she shares the research that changed her own mind about achievement. Tim and Angela discuss:- Why trying harder isn't always the answer- How your environment shapes your success- Why failure feels so personal — and how to recover from it- Why mentors matter more than most people realise- The loneliness epidemic and what it's doing to us- Why confidence doe