The chapter examines the concept of retirement, reflecting on the idea of a dream job and the temptation to compare current situations with seemingly better alternatives. It discusses a technique called WOOP for goal setting, emphasizing the importance of aligning goals with personal values and intrinsic motivations. The conversation also explores the impact of gaining perspective through firsthand experiences and volunteering on understanding and appreciating one's own situation.
Angela Duckworth is the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a professor at the Wharton School of Business, and the author of the influential NYT bestselling book, Grit. She has received the MacArthur Genius Grant, co-hosts the No Stupid Questions podcast, and has delivered one of the most popular TED Talks of all time.
Angela joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about her journey to study psychology, why grit is so crucial to success, and how to use grit in life, business, parenting and much more.
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