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Grit: Traits that Matter for School, Work, and Life

2017

Grit is a combination of character traits, such as self-control, passion, and perseverance. Many modern psychologists, educators, and parents now believe it’s more important for success in life than good grades at school or an outstanding intelligence.

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Angela Lee Duckworth: Grit—the Power of Passion and Determination

Definitions of “success” typically include one or more of the following: achievement, accomplishment, attainment and triumph. Each word is positive and uplifting, evoking a sense of satisfaction and worth.

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Angela Duckworth
2016
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth

Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled.

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Angela Duckworth
2013
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How I Became an Entrepreneur at 66 | Paul Tasner

It’s never too late to reinvent yourself. Take it from Paul Tasner—after working continuously for other people for 40 years, he founded his own start-up at age 66, pairing his idea for a business with his experience and passion. And he’s not alone.

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2017
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Profiles of Purpose: Yes She Can

Elsie Dogbeah, owner of Home Fresh Foods, an agro-processor of African ethnic foods, shares her passion for creating a woman-centric business.

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2017
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Profiles of Purpose: An Ace Entrepreneur

Eni Ibukun Adebayo, founder of CleanAce Dry Cleaners, explains how he’s expanding his family business and developing entrepreneurs through training.

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2017
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What Fuels Creativity?

We are all born creative but what we often lose sight of is the spark that ignites creativity, the inspiration that drives us back to the childhood enthusiasm to learn, explore, fail and discover.

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2015
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Adam Grant: How to Stop Languishing and Start Finding Flow | TED

Have you found yourself staying up late, joylessly bingeing TV shows and doomscrolling through the news, or simply navigating your day uninspired and aimless? Chances are you’re languishing, says organizational psychologist Adam Grant—a psychic malaise that has become all too common after many...

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Adam Grant
2021
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Feeling Stuck? DON’T “Follow Your Passion” (and What to Do Instead)

Are you feeling stuck in your career? PLEASE don’t follow your passion! This video discusses why you shouldn’t follow your passion and why to follow your passion is bad advice.

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2020
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5 Rules to Follow as You Find Your Spark by Simon Sinek

In this video from our Signature Event, author, optimist & TED celebrity, Simon Sinek, gives 5 rules to follow as you find your spark.

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Simon Sinek
2016
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Allow Things to Unfold and You Will Find Your Purpose in Life - Peggy Oki - TEDxQueenstown

With an appreciation of flow and motion Peggy’s life has been always been driven by passion. From surfing and skateboarding to the intimate appreciation what she calls the ‘Cetacean Nation.

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2016
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