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Albert Einstein said, "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." In this blog I will write my thoughts for myself and others. I intend to look at teaching and learning from the viewpoint of doing the greatest things in the most minimalistic way. In other words, how can one do teaching that matters without all the fluff that interferes. Blog by Jim Hansen.

Sunday, June 9, 2013

The Key to Success? Grit! Angela Lee Duckworth TED Talk

Angela Lee Duckworth: The key to success? Grit.  Good stuff and I agree!
"Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years, and working really hard to make that future a reality. Grit is living life like it's a marathon, not a sprint."




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