GRIT: The Power of Passion & Perseverance

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In this TED Talk, Angela Lee Duckworth explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success. She defines grit as "passion and perseverance for very long-term goals". Grit is having stamina [...] day in and day out (even for years), and working really hard to make that future a reality.

Here's the video (~6 min video):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8

• Do you agree with the speaker that everyone (like her students) can learn new things if they work hard and long enough for it?
• What are your thoughts on the idea that “Grit is living life like it's a marathon, not a sprint”?
• If talent doesn't make us gritty, how do we build grit in children? How do we cultivate grit as adults?
• If failure is NOT a permanent condition, why do you think that many people don’t persevere after failing or give up on their hopes or expectations?

Let's do some Thinking (While Drinking) about this topic!

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