|
|
Grit:
At its core, the idea of purpose is the idea that what we do matters to people other than ourselves.
|
145 |
|
|
Grit:
…for most people, purpose is a tremendously powerful source of motivation.
|
148 |
|
|
Grit:
So, while interest is crucial to sustaining passion over the long-term, so, too, is the desire to connect with and help others.
|
149 |
|
|
Grit:
How you see your work is more important than your job title.
|
152 |
|
|
Grit:
…you can go from job to career to calling – all without changing your occupation.
|
152 |
|
|
Grit:
…research suggests that callings have little to do with formal job descriptions. …just about any occupation can be a job, career, or calling.
|
152 |
|
|
Grit:
…people mistakenly think about interests… They don’t realize they need to play an active role in developing and deepening their interests.
|
153 |
|
|
Grit:
…whatever your occupation, you can maneuver within your job description – adding, delegating, and customizing what you do to match your interests and values.
|
166 |
|
|
Grit:
Grit depends on a different kind of hope. It rests on the expectation that our own efforts can improve our future.
|
169 |
|
|
Grit:
The hope that gritty people have has nothing to do with luck and everything to do with getting up again.
|
169 |
