On today’s episode of the Being Well Podcast, Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest continue their focus on the strength of Grit with determination. Particularly, they look at the different aspects of determination, and explore how we can grow each of them over time.

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The material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!

Timestamps:

0:35: How “determination” relates to grit.

2:00: Being determined to a fault.

2:50: What determination is made up of.

3:55: Being resolved toward a goal.

8:00: Balancing patience with agency.

9:30: Realistic expectations enabling patience.

11:45: How much patience is too much?

12:30: The marshmallow test.

15:00: Distress tolerance.

16:25: How can you help yourself enjoy persistence?

21:30: What do we mean by “fierceness?”

23:15: Issues with fierceness.

24:15: Recap.

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