Angela Duckworth studies grit for a living. A couple of years back, she gave an excellent TED Talk on grit and persistence. If you haven't seen it, watch the video here. … [Read more...] about Angela Duckworth Quotes on Grit
grit
Self Disicpline is a Better Indicator of Success than IQ
Much has been said and lauded about IQ (intelligence quotient). It has been the standard by which society measures raw intelligence and a metric used to determine future success. But what if the metric is flawed? What if the metric is only half of the picture of success? … [Read more...] about Self Disicpline is a Better Indicator of Success than IQ
Mental Toughness is a Habit and a Skill
I used to think that mental toughness is an innate ability, or something that is forged entirely through childhood. But I found out that it is not the case. Rather, mental toughness is a skill. Just like any other skill, it can be learned. And to become competent at any … [Read more...] about Mental Toughness is a Habit and a Skill
The 8 Benefits of Doing Jiu Jitsu and Judo
I've been taking judo and brazilian jiu jitsu (called jiu jitsu from hereon) for the past year and it has been life-changing. And I am not the only one who thinks this. You will notice that a lot of people who dedicate a huge portion of their time to the two martial arts find … [Read more...] about The 8 Benefits of Doing Jiu Jitsu and Judo
14 Ways to Develop and Improve Mental Toughness
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going" is something often said about people who are mentally tough. Mental toughness are character attributes that allows someone to persevere and persist through difficult situations or circumstances. When most people think of mental … [Read more...] about 14 Ways to Develop and Improve Mental Toughness