Live Fit, Ignite Change

The #1 Quality for Success in Life: Lessons from Angela Duckworth's Grit


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Looking to reach success in business and life? What’s the #1 quality that makes people successful? That’s what we answer in today’s episode as we cover:

  • What it takes to reach your long-term goals
  • How you can develop that #1 quality to reach success
  • How you help grow that quality in those you care about


Links & Resources mentioned on this podcast, show notes & transcript can all be found at: 

https://livefitignitechange.com/grit


Episode timestamps:

[2:10] The #1 quality that makes people successful in life 

[3:39] The value of a growth mindset

[4:26] Key takeaway from Angela Duckworth’s TED Talk

[5:46] The meaning of grit & why it's important

[8:09] “Grit is living life as a marathon, not a sprint.”

[8:34] The 20 mile march concept from expeditions to the south pole

[09:42] Which is more important? Effort or talent

[11:16] How can you improve your grit? 

[13:47] Tools to use to help attain long term goals  

[16:26] Four ways to direct focus grow grit 

[17:30] Defining your ultimate concern, or top-level goal

[20:08] Achievements require sacrifice 

[21:38] Instilling grit in others (children, teammates, etc.)

[25:07] Action steps to take to improve grit



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Live Fit, Ignite ChangeBy Patrick O'Donnell, Inrive

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