From the book "Grit" by Angela Duckworth-University of Pennsylvania......
Grit-is a combination of passion and perseverance, for success over intelligence or innate talent.
The book's central thesis is that perseverance, even in the face of obstacles, is key to success. "Gritty" people simply go farther in life than everyone else.
Two equations that show how you get from talent to success:
Talent x effort = skill
Skill x effort = achievement
She points out that external opportunities, like having a great coach or teacher, matter too. But when it comes to the psychology of success and achievement, effort is huge.
"Our potential is one thing. What we do with it is quite another." "Believing in 'grit' is about believing that your personal and professional success is largely in your own hands."
Giving up before even trying is to guarantee failure.
What do you think?
