Simon Sinek: Go to a friend and ask them, why are we friends? And don't stop until they give you a really thoughtful answer. What you will discover is what is special about you. I think the idea is that we all need a mirror, right? You can use your friends and your loved ones as that mirror. It's like you're reflected best self.
What does it take to persevere and succeed, not just in our careers but in all aspects of our lives? For psychologist Angela Duckworth, the answer can be summed up in one concept: grit. She explains the ingredients in grit and the experiences that make one person persist where another gives up — and offers concrete steps to instill grit early in life and sustain it.
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