Why You Need Grit
At some point in life, things will get tough. We all face challenges. How we respond to those challenges separates top performers from the rest of the pack. Here are some life lessons from Grit by Angela Duckworth. Talent is overrated Our culture is obsessed with talent. We idolize athletes, singers, and actors. We celebrate winners and troll losers on social media. Naturally, when we are looking for someone to join our team, company, or school, we look for the most talented. However, talent distracts us from the true indicator of success: grit. Many times the most talented quit or fail. Sometimes this is because they have been coddled because of their talent and not receptive to the feedback that will help them improve. Other times they think they don't have to improve because they are so talented. While grit might sound ambiguous or like a characteristic that some people have and others don't, fortunately, you can gro...