What’s more important to success - hard work or the talent you’re born with? I’ve always been interested in why we do the things that we do. Why some people can overcome insurmountable odds to become highly successful, while others don’t seem to be able to succeed or reach their potential. When it comes to success ... grit may matter more than your talent! In this episode I’ll show you how to build the mental toughness you need to work toward your goals.
I love stories that show the power of our minds to control our success. In this episode I share one of my favorites from the 1996 Olympics and women’s gymnastics, and how watching this event sparked my interest in both sports and neuroscience.
Find out why Grit and perseverance are both skills you can learn, why Grit is a combination of passion and perseverance, and why a growth mindset gives you an advantage in life.
Show Highlights
[01:09] How much of our success is innate or earned?
[02:42] Kerrie Strug and her amazing vault on her injured ankle.
[06:30] Angela Duckworth’s study on grit and how it affects success.
[09:08] Growth versus fixed mindset and how your mindset affects your success in life.
[12:20] Why you don’t have to be born with grit, grit can be learned.
[15:17] Grit isn’t glamorous and takes time to develop.
[17:15] Why you want a grit accountability buddy!
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