The author's daughter failed her first math exams. Her husband worked with her and she went on to be a top student at Harvard. Maya: How many kids have somebody in their life who is going to do what my husband did for his daughter? The South Dakota stories, Volume 1 are published by Simon & Schuster this month.
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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