{"product_id":"situated-find-the-people-and-places-that-bring-out-your-best","title":"Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAngela Duckworth, PhD, is a psychologist, a MacArthur Fellow, and the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Duckworth's TED talk is among the most viewed of all time. Her first book \n\u003ci\u003eGrit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance\u003c\/i\u003e was a #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller and has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. Her second book is called: \n\u003ci\u003eSituated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"PERSUASIVE... Duckworth argues that efforts to change oneself are most effective when they begin \"upstream,\" because situations stimulate thoughts...She illustrates with a trove of memorable examples...Readers of \n\u003ci\u003eGrit \u003c\/i\u003ewill find this a useful and humane follow-up.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A CAPTIVATING LOOK AT WHAT IT TAKES TO GAIN MORE CONTROL OVER YOUR DESTINY. Angela Duckworth has delivered a book that's bursting with surprising science, alluring anecdotes, and actionable advice about human agency. It's the ultimate guide to changing your circumstances.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Adam Grant, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThink Again \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHidden Potential\u003c\/i\u003e, and host of the podcast \u003ci\u003eRe: Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"IT MIGHT NOT HAVE SEEMED POSSIBLE, BUT THE AUTHOR OF \n\u003ci\u003eGRIT \u003c\/i\u003eHAS OUTDONE HERSELF. The scholar who taught us about sticking with hard things now persuasively argues that in addition to passion and perseverance, you need a situation that supports you. This is an intensely personal book that shows how to make doing hard things easier.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--David Brooks, former columnist for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, current staff writer for \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, regular contributor to PBS \u003ci\u003eNewshour\u003c\/i\u003e, and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Know a Person\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Road to Character\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \" \n\u003ci\u003eSITUATED \u003c\/i\u003eHIT ME AS HARD AS DUCKWORTH'S FIRST BOOK \n\u003ci\u003eGRIT\u003c\/i\u003e. In this follow-up, she drives home a key point: we are not the same person in every situation. Being human means bringing different versions of ourselves to the arena, and the best may depend on circumstances. Brilliantly insightful, \n\u003ci\u003eSituated \u003c\/i\u003emade me think about the seemingly random nature of success. Maybe being gritty isn't enough? Maybe being in the right situation is just as important, or more? Whatever you conclude, you'll agree after reading this book that it's a slam dunk. I loved it.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Steve Kerr, four-time NBA Champion as Coach of the Golden State Warriors\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"ANGELA DUCKWORTH HAS DONE IT AGAIN. \n\u003ci\u003eSituated \u003c\/i\u003eis the book you read when you're tired of being told to 'just try harder.' Duckworth proves that the fastest way to change your results is to change your situation--your environment, your people, your defaults--so success gets easier, not harder. If you read one book this year to level up your life, make it this one.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Mel Robbins, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Let Them Theory\u003c\/i\u003e and host of \u003ci\u003eThe Mel Robbins Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"ILLUMINATING AND INSPIRING...Duckworth's special skill is helping people find out what they're truly capable of. Here she reveals the levers that can convert an impossible situation into one ripe with possibility. For anyone who feels stuck, this book offers a path to something new.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Carol Dweck, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMindset: The New Psychology of Success\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \" \n\u003ci\u003eTHIS \u003c\/i\u003eIS HOW YOU DO IT. \n\u003ci\u003eThis \u003c\/i\u003eis how you fuse the instructive insights of solid behavioral science with the flair of a superb communicator. \n\u003ci\u003eSituated \u003c\/i\u003eis brilliant and makes me envious.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Robert Cialdini, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eInfluence \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePre-Suasion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"EXPLORES AN ADDITIONAL TRUTH THAT I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE WITH, which is that much depends on the environment you create. Angela continues to motivate and inspire me to do my best work, for my family, my readers, and myself.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Marie Kondo, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLetter from Japan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \" \n\u003ci\u003eSITUATED \u003c\/i\u003eBROADENED MY PERSPECTIVE. This book offers a fresh, practical take on what drives real success.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorganChase\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"AN INCREDIBLY FUN READ, WITH CHARACTER-DRIVEN STORIES AND GOBS OF EYE-OPENING DATA. The soul of the book, however, is the liberating notion that our best selves can be achieved through tiny, manageable tweaks to our environment; freeing us from the shame-inducing cycle of failed willpower. I admire Angela deeply for her openness and vulnerability in pursuit of this highly impactful book.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Dax Shepard, actor, comedian, and host of the \u003ci\u003eArmchair Expert\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"YET ANOTHER COMPELLING BOOK FROM DUCKWORTH THAT CHALLENGES HOW WE THINK ABOUT ACHIEVEMENT. \n\u003ci\u003eSituated \u003c\/i\u003eargues persuasively that we too often ask 'What's wrong with me?' when instead we should be asking, 'Where, and with whom, can I be better?' Reading these pages will dramatically boost the level of achievement you can imagine for yourself \n\u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003ethose you're trying to help.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Salman Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy and author of \u003ci\u003eBrave New Words\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom the #1 bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGrit, \u003c\/i\u003ea new book that reveals the hidden power of situations--and how you can shape them to bring out your best.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn Angela Duckworth's first book, she showed that a common denominator of successful strivers is a blend of passion and perseverance she dubbed \"grit.\" 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Duckworth's in-depth research reveals the enormous influence wielded by the objects within arm's reach, your peers and mentors, and even your zip code. Though you're often told to make the best of your situation, it is far, far better to make your situation better first. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \n\u003ci\u003eSituated\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll discover: \n\u003cbr\u003e -Why your personality changes, sometimes dramatically, from one situation to another--and how you can harness that shift \n\u003cbr\u003e -The secret to conquering temptation \n\u003ci\u003ewithout\u003c\/i\u003e willpower \n\u003cbr\u003e -Why taking the less effortful path can feel like cheating but often solves a stubborn problem \n\u003cbr\u003e -How the company you keep shapes the person you become \n\u003cbr\u003e -The most effective ways to help others succeed \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Highlighting four essential elements of successful situations, Duckworth shows how high performers like Taylor Swift, Michael Phelps, and Jerry Seinfeld create situations that make it easier to excel. And with disarming honesty, she shares her own struggles with burnout and marriage--and how learning to change her \n\u003ci\u003esituation\u003c\/i\u003e, not herself, made all the difference. Whatever it is you want to achieve, there's a situation that can make your journey easier. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It takes effort to make your situation your ally--but a little effort goes a long way...when you get \n\u003ci\u003esituated\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/22\/2026 (EAN 9781668005941, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eDuckworth, Angela\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAngela Duckworth, PhD, is a psychologist, a MacArthur Fellow, and the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Duckworth's TED talk is among the most viewed of all time. 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