Grit

We begin to ask ourselves hard questions about the importance of effort.

I’m going to grow up to love my work as much as you love yours.

Grit teaches that life’s high peaks aren’t necessarily conquered by the naturally nimble but, rather, by those willing to endure, wait out the storm, and try again.

In a world where access to knowledge is unprecedented, this book describes the key trait of those who will optimally take advantage of it.

What matters is grit.

The Whole Candidate Score is the single most important factor in West Point admissions, and yet it didn’t reliably predict who would make it through Beast.

Those who dropped out of training rarely did so from lack of ability. Rather, what mattered... was a 'never give up' attitude.

Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.

I’ve always gravitated towards writing. I’ve always been okay being in new situations.

A clear, well-defined philosophy gives you the guidelines and boundaries that keep you on track.