The Secret to Success Isn't Talent or Luck, It's … (Ep. 31)

The Secret to Success Isn't Talent or Luck, It's … (Ep. 31)

The Power and Perils of GRIT.

How to become more gritty, how to teach your children grit, and why you need to think about grit in a completely different way.

References:

Jess Lee: "Partner at Sequoia Capital and Former CEO" | Talks at Google: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwjZHFMdgLk

Angela Duckworth, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance": https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/

Kieran Setiya, "Midlife: A Philosophical Guide": http://www.ksetiya.net/midlife.html

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