From: CBS
Don’t have a passion? Now’s the time to foster one
June 23, 2016
CBS:
In her New York Times best-selling book, “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” psychologist Angela Duckworth argued that “grit” — a combination of passion and perseverance — is a key predictor of success.
After interviewing dozens of high achievers, from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, Duckworth determined that they all shared the skill of focusing on one thing.
“When you look at gritty people in full maturity, adults, they do one thing really well. It’s their passion,” Duckworth explained on “CBS This Morning” Tuesday.
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