We previously talked about grit on this site and how it is important to have in order to succeed in life. In the video below, we see Angela Duckworth give a presentation at a TED talk, in which her claims is that grit (and not intelligence) is the most important factor in … [Read more...] about Angela Duckworth’s TED Talk on Grittiness and Persistence
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How to be a Superachiever: The 10 Things They Have in Common
I am in the process of reading the book The Art of Doing right now. It is a book that tells the story of people at the very top of their field; they are the best at what they do. The book includes interviews with baseball legend Yogi Berra, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh, tennis legend … [Read more...] about How to be a Superachiever: The 10 Things They Have in Common
Define Grit: What is it and How Does it Make You a Better Person?
If we want to define grit, the correct way to put is is as a noncognitive trait based on someone's ability to persevere despite the presence of many challenges and obstacles to achieve a given goal. It is the trait that tells you to keep chugging at something when everyone else … [Read more...] about Define Grit: What is it and How Does it Make You a Better Person?