Brené with Dr. Angela Duckworth on Grit and the Importance of Trying New Things

Dr. Angela Duckworth, professor and CEO of Character Lab, dives into the essence of grit—what it truly means and what it doesn't. She emphasizes the importance of exploration and learning from failures, especially for young people. The conversation tackles the dangers of oversimplifying complex ideas and highlights the necessity of taking non-traditional paths. They also discuss emotional resilience, the value of empathy in leadership, and how finding joy often involves ruling out what doesn’t fulfill you.