Mary Beth Lumley & Jennifer Eddy, cheers to your MOversaries! Your skills, positive attitudes, and commitment to teamwork help MO to achieve greatness together.
Today is about grit.
Angela Duckworth defines grit as "The power of passion and perserverance for a singularly important, very long term goal".
It's about Growth, Resilience, Instinct and Tenacity.
Importantly, you can measure grit - and you can grow it.
I never really thought of myself as gritty, until I read Angela's book, and did the self-assessment, and reflected on the things I'm passionate about, and the way I've navigated and lead and persisted with them (or not) over time.
I definately have some grit, and room to grow it further.
Without grit, there are no pearls.
"A pearl begins with a humble piece of grit - an annoying irritant that the oyster coats with layer upon lustrous layer of nacre ('mother of pearl') in an effort to protect itself from the unwanted invader".
What's your take on grit? Let me know in the comments.
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To secret for success is not only the IQ or the social intelligence or even good looks, here’s a really good video by Angela Duckworth giving some thoughts on what is that really drives success. I personally agree with this while reflecting back on my career life.
Grit: The Secret Ingredient of Success
Grit is the perseverance and passion to pursue long-term goals. Gritty people don’t give up easily, they work hard, and they learn from their mistakes. To develop more grit, find your passion and purpose, set SMART goals, practice, seek feedback, and celebrate your progress. Start today and unleash your inner grit! 💪
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🌟 Embracing Grit: The Key to Success 🌟
Angela Lee Duckworth's TED Talk on the power of passion and perseverance struck a deep chord with me. As someone who has navigated living in a new country, embracing different cultures and languages while balancing the joys and challenges of motherhood, I've learned firsthand the value of grit. Each day presents its unique set of challenges, and now, with a fulfilling job, I continue to see how persistence and determination shape my professional and personal growth.
Like Duckworth, who transitioned from a demanding job to teaching, I've embarked on a journey where resilience and perseverance are not just values but essential tools for success. Her research underscores what I've come to believe: success isn't solely determined by talent or IQ but by the commitment to long-term goals and the willingness to endure setbacks.
Duckworth's study in Chicago schools particularly resonates with me. It showed that students with grit were more likely to graduate, regardless of their background. This insight fuels my belief that embracing challenges with persistence is key, whether in personal or professional life.
So, let's take Duckworth's challenge to heart: let's be gritty about getting grittier, not just for ourselves but for the communities we're part of. Together, let's champion perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of long-term goals.
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Congratulations, you two! And a HUGE thank you for all that you do. Here is to many more!!!