Anders: The secret to doing those things is to not do the big thing, but to make it into manageable small things. And I love this notion of sub-goals. It reminds me when I was working in government and public policy, there was research coming out on how we can motivate folks to seek employment after they lost their jobs. That type of technique was so effective in accelerating people's success when it came to finding work.
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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