Duckworth: One of my biggest struggles at Penn has been learning how to admit to myself when I need help. Duckworth: Grit Lab taught me that seeking out feedback, wisdom and advice from others is not a weakness but an incredible power. "There is this enormous untapped potential to make our lives better," Duckworth says.
When it comes to reaching our big goals, focusing too much on natural ability can be counterproductive because it’s something we can’t change. Instead, psychologist Angela Duckworth wants us to focus on cultivating grit. For our final episode of this special New Years miniseries, Maya selected this interview from the archives about grit, which Angela defines as a “power combination of passion and perseverance.” Plus, Angela offers four key strategies we can use to more easily resist temptations and stay the course. As always, we’d love to hear which insights resonate most with you. You can connect with Maya on Instagram at @drmayashankar.
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