Book Titles

Grit
The Power of Passion and Perseverance

By Angela Duckworth

Year Published: 2016
ISBN-13: 978-1501111105
Categories: Grit, Passion, Power

112 Quotes Found

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Grit:

Do not let temporary setbacks become permanent excuses. – Jamie Dimon

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Grit:

Use mistakes and problems as opportunities to get better – not reasons to quit. – Jamie Dimon

254

Grit:

…talent is common; what you invest to develop that talent is the critical final measure of greatness. – Anson Dorrance

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Grit:

If you want to create a great culture, you have to have a collection of core values that everyone lives. – Anson Dorrance

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Grit:

The origin of great leadership begins with the respect of the commander for his subordinates.

258

Grit:

Young men and women today just don’t respond to yelling and screaming. – Robert Caslen

260

Grit:

…I have learned that if you create a vision for yourself and stick with it, you can make amazing things happen in your life. – Pete Carroll

261

Grit:

Our opponent creates challenges that help us become our best selves. – Pete Carroll

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Grit:

The magic of culture is that one person’s grit can provide a model for others.

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Grit:

Success is never final; failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.

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