October 2026

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This week · Week 1

Situated

Angela Duckworth

In Situated, psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that the environment — the people, places, and routines around us — shapes our behavior far more than willpower or character. She introduces a simple three-box model (situation, thoughts, response) to show how changing the first box can make the right actions easier and the wrong ones harder. Drawing on social-psychology research and personal stories, the book offers practical strategies for redesigning your surroundings to support your goals, whether in study, work, or relationships. It's a follow-up to Grit that shifts focus from inner strength to outer context.

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