Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
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You are in an ecstatic state to such a point that you feel as though you almost don’t exist. . . .
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Each of the basic requirements of deliberate practice is unremarkable: • A clearly defined stretch goal • Full concentration and effort • Immediate and informative feedback • Repetition with reflection and refinement
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David Yeager recommends reflecting on how the work you’re already doing can make a positive contribution to society.
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Amy Wrzesniewski recommends thinking about how, in small but meaningful ways, you can change your current work to enhance its connection to your core values.
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Henry Ford is often quoted as saying, “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t—you’re right.”
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The first is that you can grow your grit. I see two ways to do so. On your own, you can grow your grit “from the inside out”: You can cultivate your interests. You can develop a habit of daily challenge-exceeding-skill practice. You can connect your work to a purpose beyond yourself. And you can learn to hope when all seems lost. You can also grow your grit “from the outside in.”