Agatha and Anthony Precourt Family Lecture Series - Bringing Out Our Best: A Forum on Excellence

Agatha and Anthony Precourt Family Lecture Series Bringing Out Our Best: A Forum on Excellence Monday, Oct. 26 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, Connally Ballroom | RSVP Join psychologist Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit and the newly released Situated; renowned motivation researcher Professor David Yeager; and legendary UT Austin swimming coach Bob Bowman for a candid conversation on grit, growth and the pursuit of greatness. Drawing on decades of research and real-world coaching experience, the panelists will explore how perseverance, mindset, and purposeful effort combine to unlock human potential in the classroom and in everyday life. Inspired by the central idea of Duckworth's newest book, Situated, the discussion will also explore how our environments, relationships, and daily choices can help transform effort into lasting success. Whether you're chasing a personal best, building a team or striving to become the best version of yourself, this conversation offers practical insight into what it really takes to excel.