There's something about taking the path of least resistance that makes a lot of sense. But at the same time, we have to figure out which things in life are worth struggling through.
Angela DuckworthRead
I think the questions on the grit scale about not letting setbacks disappoint you, finishing what you begin, doing things with focus, I think that those are things I would aspire to or hope for for all our children.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of resilience and focus in achieving goals.
Angela Duckworth highlights the significance of grit and determination in children's development. She believes that cultivating resilience, the ability to overcome setbacks, and maintaining focus on tasks are essential attributes that should be aspired to in all children, as they contribute to long-term success and personal growth.
Themes
GritResilienceFocusChildrenSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
During a graduation speech to inspire students.
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All quotes →There's this really awesome theory of human motivation - that human beings all want three things. One is to be competent, one is to belong, and one is be free, as in to have choice: to not be told what to do but to choose what to do.
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Negative feelings are typical of learning, and you shouldn't feel like you're stupid when you're frustrated doing something. You might say to yourself, 'I can't do this,' but you should say, 'That's great.' That means you really have the potential to learn something there.
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I don't think that every child in America is going to necessarily aspire to, you know, a four-year degree from a liberal arts college or a certain kind of life. I think that people should learn to be excellent in the thing that they choose to do.
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As our knees and hips and eyesight deteriorate, we become more dependable, less impulsive, kinder, and less moody. Psychologists call this the maturity principle. My own life experience fits this principle to a T.
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