Hello Friend!

Welcome to this new upgrade for your brain!
Today’s upgrade will focus on developing its GRIT 🧠

All you need to do is open your mind, and enjoy the following enhancement of yourself!

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Cognitive Pulse

 Brain warming up

Get doubtful about a question

Can quitting be a sign of grit?
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Neuronal Activation

Ability explanation, and why you must develop it.

What are we talking about?

ℹ️ - Growing grit, that inner toughness, means going through crappy days where giving up seems easier. It’s not about glory or quick wins. You’ll face frustration, failure, and doubt.

The harsh truth? It’s sticking it out anyway, day in and day out, that builds grit.

💪 - When you develop grit, you become more determined and better at handling life's obstacles. It helps you push through challenges, making you more resilient and increasing your chances of success.

Additionally, it boosts your confidence and makes your achievements more satisfying because you know you persevered through difficult times.

Not-so-random facts

1. Grit is a better predictor of success than talent in many domains.

2. Studies show that grit can be developed over time with the right mindset and habits.

3. Gritty individuals are more likely to see challenges as opportunities to improve.

4. Intrinsic motivation, or doing something because it is inherently interesting or enjoyable, fuels passion and grit.

5. Research indicates that reflecting on past successes can boost perseverance.

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Skill Encoding

 Deeper dive into the skill, with actionable learning materials.

Developing GRIT... Are You Ready? — Bret Nicks, MD

Concept:

The article explores the concept of grit, as defined by Angela Duckworth, emphasizing the blend of passion and perseverance as key to achieving long-term goals. It outlines five main characteristics of grit: courage, conscientiousness, perseverance, passion, and resilience, and provides actionable steps to cultivate these traits.

Takeaways:

1. What is Grit?

   Grit is the combination of passion and perseverance aiming at long-term goals. It predicts achievements beyond the scope of IQ or other measurements.

2. Courage:

   Courage is acting despite fear. It's about taking risks, standing for your beliefs, being patient, and staying resolute.

3. Conscientiousness:

   Conscientious people are thorough, careful, and organized. They pursue their tasks with efficiency and dedication, sticking to their moral principles.

4. Perseverance:

   Perseverance is about pushing through difficulties and maintaining effort and interest over years. It’s integral to achieving audacious goals.

5. Passion:

   Passionate people have a clear sense of purpose and values. They are driven by a meaningful 'why' rather than merely reaching a destination.

6. Resilience:

   Resilient people bounce back from adversity, turning challenges into opportunities. They are optimistic, humorous, and use difficulties as growth steps.

7. Find Your Why:

   Identify your purpose. Knowing your 'why' provides motivation and resilience in tough times. Make sure your purpose is meaningful and other-centered.

8. Practice Makes Permanent:

   Regular practice is essential. Step out of your comfort zone, develop new habits, and consistently work on your skills to build grit.

9. Never Give Up:

   Embrace challenges and failures as learning opportunities. Foster a positive mindset and practice persistence in the face of adversity.

How to Develop Resilience and Grit

Concept:

The article explores the concepts of grit and resilience, explaining their distinctions while providing actionable advice on how to develop these traits. It emphasizes that developing grit (long-term passion and perseverance) and resilience (active, creative response to stress) is possible for everyone.

Takeaways:

1. Understand Grit vs. Resilience:

   Grit is a long-term trait combining passion and perseverance, while resilience is an active response to stress that supports grit.

2. Adopt a Growth Mindset:

   Shift your focus from end goals to the learning journey. See success as continual progress and view failures as learning opportunities. This helps maintain motivation.

3. Clarify Your Northstar Goal:

   Identify a powerful, guiding goal that aligns with your deepest values. This provides purpose and helps prioritize where to spend energy and time.

4. Practice Mindfulness:

   Engage in mindfulness to stay grounded, develop objectivity, and replace negative thoughts with positive ones. This strengthens your emotional health.

5. Build Structure and Support:

   Create routines that foster grit and resilience. Seek support from mentors and build a supportive community to provide insights and encouragement.

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Skill Persistence

 Additional insightful content, and knowledge test.

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Additional Resources

Ted Talk - Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth
This awesome talk explained how grit, not IQ, is key to success in school and life, and how a growth mindset might help build it in kids. Super inspiring!

Article - How to Develop "Grit" - Brendon Burchard
Develop 'grit' by identifying your passions, maintaining daily enthusiasm, blocking time for focused work, and building a support team. Combine passion, perseverance, and people skills to sustain long-term success.

Article - Grit: A Complete Guide on Being Mentally Tough
Grit is defined as perseverance and passion for long-term goals, crucial for success per Angela Duckworth. Building grit involves setting clear goals, achieving small wins, and developing consistent daily habits.

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Quiz

Introduction question answer:
Can quitting be a sign of grit?👉 Yes

Explanation: Knowing when to quit in order to redirect efforts to more fruitful endeavors can demonstrate wisdom and perseverance.

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Nicolas