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That was the subject of a conversation at this summer's Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. 

Psychologist Angela Duckworth is the author of the bestseller, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance." She's also the CEO of the nonprofit organization Character Lab. She talked with Jackie Bezos, president of the Bezos Family Foundation, about whether parents, teachers, and mentors can shape the character of a child.

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Psychologist and best-selling author Angela Duckworth talks with Jackie Bezos of the Bezos Family Foundation about a question posed at the 2018 Aspen Ideas Festival: Can character be learned?

Aspen Ideas Festival: Angela Duckworth

Dr. Angela Duckworth talks about Grit at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

Aspen Ideas Festival: 'Can character be learned?'

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