How do develop more “grit”?
“Grit” is supposedly “passion + purpose,” best defined by Angela Duckworth’s wonderful book “Grit.” The only thing obvious to any practitioner in change that Duckworth missed was “people skills.” Still, supporting the most common sense ever taught in personal development – be passionate and keep working hard and smart – with actual science is a step forward.
How do you let go?
To help you let go of negative experiences (or even positive experiences that should now be let go to move on to what’s even more right), try this:
Ask, “What have I learned from this about
(a) how I want to be treated, (b) how I want to treat others, (c) what I really want now.”
Have you ever struggled to be more disciplined? Do you find yourself going through phases where you’re motivated and on task, and other times where you lose all consistency? Try these four ideas to become more disciplined:
