#grit

#grit

Few traits are celebrated today as much as sheer persistence. We demand it of ourselves as we grind toward the mythical 10,000 hours of mastery. We demand it of our children as they sit through years of standardized schooling that promise career paths their neighbors will envy. We praise athletes for "toughing it out" and entrepreneurs for "grinding harder than others" while we pat ourselves on the back when we "stick with the plan."

Annie Duke emphasizes that success requires grit, meaning that one must push through tough times. The ability to persist in challenging situations is crucial, as worthwhile pursuits are seldom easy.