Ever wondered if you've got what it takes to chase your dreams? I certainly have, especially since I took the leap into 'funemployment' after leaving academia and exploring where I’ll go next. The burning question: Do I possess the grit needed for this new adventure? 

To find answers, I've dived into Angela Duckworth's 'Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.' Duckworth's groundbreaking research on grit has reshaped education and personal development. Her bestselling book explores how passion and perseverance fuel success.

In this episode, I'll uncover the book's essential insights, how grit can be applied by anyone working in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and the potential drawbacks to applying grit. 

(00:00) Intro: Why “Grit” was important to me

(06:05) Defining GRIT, key insights from the book

(06:34) Passion+Perseverance=GRIT

(9:11) Effort Trumps Talent

(10:00) The Four Pillars of Grit: Interest, Practice, Purpose, and Hope

(19:39) Growth Mindset and Grit

(20:26) Parenting for Grit

(21:53) Building a Culture of Grit

(23:15) Grit Matters

(25:19) Grit in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB)

(32:08) Potential drawbacks to grit

(37:02) Conclusion, Ways to support the podcast

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