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. About the Speakers: Angela Duckworth is a psychologist and bestselling author New York Times bestselling author of "Grit" and the newly released "Situated." A MacArthur Fellow, her research focuses on non-IQ factors, like grit and self-control, that predict success. She is co-founder and CEO of Character Lab, a nonprofit that advances the science of character development. David Yeager is a Professor of Psychology at UT Austin, where his research examines adolescent motivation and how mindset interventions can improve academic and life outcomes. He is the author of "10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People" and regularly partners with schools, districts and organizations to translate research into practice. Bob Bowman is UT Austin's Men's Swimming & Diving Coach and one of the most accomplished coaches in the sport's history. Best known for guiding Michael Phelps to 23 Olympic gold medals, Bowman has ...