Tag: angela duckworth insights

The Reason Grit Effort Counts twice

Whenever we talk about achievement we tend to overemphasize talent and undermine the perseverance needed when the chips are down. In this blog post you will understand how grit effort counts twice in the journey from talent towards achievement.

Scientifically explained:

1. Talent * Effort (Grit) = Skill (The Skill you need for any achievement)
2. Skill * Effort (Grit) = Achievement

Thus for any achievement talent is a good starting point but unless we put in grit effort TWICE, crossing the threshold for any achievement is not possible.

The below snapshot inspired from Angela Duckworth’s book Grit summarized the journey from talent to achievement.

For another interesting insight from the same book, please visit this link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/best-definition-of-grit/

To know more about Angela Duckworth and her work, please visit this link:

https://angeladuckworth.com

How do you define grit?

Research says that passion alone cannot take us towards our goal. What is needed is the perseverance in conjunction with passion and is a quality exhibited by most achievers. Read this blog post to understand the best definition of grit.

In her best selling book, Angela Duckworth mentions the importance of deliberate practice and a sense of purpose for reaching our desired north star.

The central quality to achieve the same is grit or the perseverance that keeps us going in spite of all odds.

Mentioned below is the insight inspired from her book, that enlightens us on the true meaning of this quality.

For another interesting insight around the same topic please visit this link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/givers-obsess-with-grit/

If you have not already read this wonderful book, go and grab a copy today:

https://www.amazon.in/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111108