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“Stay positive,” Cody said. “Go past those negative beliefs in what’s possible and impossible and just give it a try.”
― Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
― 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.”
― Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
― Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

“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.”
― Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
― Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

“When it comes to how we fare in the marathon of life, effort counts tremendously.”
― Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
― Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

“Success is never final; failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.”
― Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
― Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
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