Angela Duckworth — Situated - with Daniel Pink
Angela Duckworth presents *Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best*, her follow-up to *Grit*, in conversation with Daniel Pink. The book explores how surroundings, relationships, and circumstances influence achievement, arguing that changing the situation around us can sometimes be more effective than trying to change ourselves.
Drawing on extensive research, Duckworth examines the impact of nearby objects, peers, mentors, and even geographic location. She considers why personality can shift from one setting to another, how environments can reduce temptation without relying solely on willpower, why easier approaches may solve persistent problems, how social circles shape identity, and how to create conditions that help other people succeed. She also discusses the role of carefully designed situations in the accomplishments of figures such as Taylor Swift, Michael Phelps, and Jerry Seinfeld, as well as her own experiences with burnout and marriage.
When: Friday, September 25, 2026
Showtimes: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: St. Paul’s, 4900 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Format: Angela Duckworth will appear in conversation with Daniel Pink.
Featured book: *Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best* by Angela Duckworth. The hardcover was published September 1, 2026, and is listed at $30.00 as an event-related book.
Angela Duckworth: Duckworth is a psychologist, MacArthur Fellow, and Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Her TED Talk is among the most viewed ever. Her first book, *Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance*, became a number-one *New York Times* bestseller and has sold more than five million copies worldwide.
Daniel Pink: Pink is the author of seven bestselling nonfiction books, including the number-one *New York Times* bestsellers *Drive* and *To Sell Is Human*. His books have been translated into 46 languages and have sold more than five million copies worldwide. He is also a playwright whose works *Fielder’s Choice* and *Julia C* are in development.
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