Lai Marie

“Grit depends on a different kind of hope. It rests on the expectation that our own efforts can improve our future. "I have a feeling tomorrow will be better" is different from "I resolve to make tomorrow better.”
― Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

“The most important were challenges that exceeded current skills.”
― Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

“what we accomplish in the marathon of life depends tremendously on our grit—our passion and perseverance for long-term goals.”
― Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

“Staying on the treadmill is one thing, and I do think it’s related to staying true to our commitments even when we’re not comfortable. But getting back on the treadmill the next day, eager to try again, is in my view even more reflective of grit.”
― Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance