Why do we put so much emphasis on talent rather than our effort? In the book Grit:The Power of Passion and Perseverance author, Angela Duckworth helps us understand that EFFORT counts twice as much as talent when trying to achieveing a goal.
Talent X Effort = Skill
Skill X Effort = Achievement
Gu Energy Labs' VP of innovation and R&D, Magda Boulet
and East Coast Executive Producer, Andy Jones-Wilkins
join The Nation to discuss Grit.
What is Grit Where do we get it? Can it be learned? Can we increase our grittiness? Is Talent or Effort more important Four elements of GRIT Interest or passion - we must enjoy what we are doing we must find ways to reignite that passion. We must be patient to develop the interest. The capacity to practice - daily discipline of trying to do things better than the day before Purpose - What ripens passion is the conviction that your work matters. (See WHY podcast) Hope - rising to the occasion. Focusing on things that you can control when things are going wrongTake the Grit Test to see where you are on the grit scale
Visit Angela Duckworth's web site on Grit
Check out Don't Dilemma at mile 144 of the Moab 240-mile race: VIDEO
EP 555: Running Your First Ultra with Krissy Moehl
EP 554: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results with Atomic Habits
EP 553: TRAINING PRINCIPLES - Quality Training
EP 552: David Horton: Always Searching for the Next Challenge
EP 551: The Art of Running Free
EP 550: TRN Gift Exchange
EP 549: Running Through the Ups & Downs with Patrick Reagan
EP 548: Bon Courage: How to Become More Courageous
EP 547: Remember to LIVE!
EP 546: The Nation Speaks
EP 545: Survey Results Are In! Mental Health and Running
EP 544: Part 2- Wrapping Our Brain Around the Central Governor Theory - Part 2
EP 543: Part 1- Wrapping Our Brain Around the Central Governor Theory - Part 1
EP 542: Drop Bag with AJW
EP 541: Improving Performance Through the Aggregation of Marginal Gains
EP 540: Can You Be Fit and Still Be Unhealthy? Dr. Phil Maffetone Weighs In
EP 539: 7 Simple Rules Before Buying Your Next Running Shoe
EP 538: Continuous Glucose Monitors: The Ultimate Running Hack?
EP 537: When Your Doctor Says, "Stop Running"
EP 536: Seven Simple Rules For a Successful Longer Run
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Runner’s World Show
The Rich Roll Podcast
Human Race
Beginner: the Guardian guide to running
Running On Om