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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
When psychologists describe grit, they often lean on University of Pennsylvania psychologist Angela Duckworth’s definition of the trait: “the intersection of passion and perseverance.”
Steven Kotler • The Art of Impossible
what determines whether you succeed or fail is grit, a special blend of passion and perseverance directed at accomplishing long-term goals.
Scott Belsky • The Messy Middle: Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture
grit. Grit is the combination of passion and perseverance,
Adam Grant • Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
psychologist and author Angela Duckworth has done some remarkable research on the importance of what she calls “grit.”
John Rossman • The Amazon Way: 14 Leadership Principles Behind the World's Most Disruptive Company
Completing your clear goals will reward you with dopamine. Even so, endless persistence can be tough. That’s where grit comes in – the energy it takes to push through years of hard work. Some people are more naturally gritty than others. But don’t worry if that’s not you. It’s a skill you can improve.
One way to cultivate grit is to work around you
... See moreSteven Kotler • The Art of Impossible
Passion produces little wins, little wins produce dopamine, and dopamine, repeatedly, over time, cements a growth mindset into place. But because neurochemicals play a lot of different roles in the brain, this increase in dopamine also amplifies focus and drives flow. And flow over time produces grit. The reason? The ecstasy of flow redeems the ago
... See moreSteven Kotler • The Art of Impossible
The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it, even (or especially) when it’s not going well, is the hallmark of the growth mindset. This is the mindset that allows people to thrive during some of the most challenging times in their lives.