CEO, Character Lab
Angela Duckworth is a psychologist renowned for her research on grit and perseverance in achieving long-term goals, emphasizing the importance of character in education.
We love the story of the person who built it all from nothing — but does that story actually hold up? Angela Duckworth, Malcolm Gladwell, and David Brooks examine the myth of the self-made individual, and what it costs us to ignore the mentors, communities, and lucky breaks behind every success story.
Jun 19, 2026As classrooms cling to 20th-century models, experts debate whether traditional education is equipping the next generation — or leaving them behind.
May 27, 2026FEATURED ANALYSIS Is Meritocracy Still Real? Can meritocracy genuinely coexist with inequality, or has privilege overshadowed talent? The concept of m...
Mar 02, 2026TEXTUNO'S TAKE The Case Against Meritocracy Meritocracy, an ideal built on the principles of hard work and talent, faces mounting evidence that it may...
Mar 02, 2026DEEP DIVE Unpacking the Meritocracy Debate The ongoing discourse surrounding meritocracy raises critical questions about social equity and mobility. A...
Mar 02, 2026