When to quit and when to grit is an excellent question, says Maya Angelou. There are contexts in which it makes sense to quit versus grit - but not vice versa. It's possible to hang on too long if you don't think about the why of what you're doing. And I think actually asking yourself why, you know, in those moments of frustration can be helpful.
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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