One last note: the TED talk and this post have focused on the concept of hard work, or “grit.” It is worth pointing out that there is a difference between just working hard, possibly ineffectively and working smarter. It doesn’t help to do the same thing over and over again and wonder why the results aren’t getting better. Real improvement takes some reflection—identifying weak areas, prioritizing, etc. Though this is probably commonly known, it is a vital distinction to keep in mind with the subject this discussion.
As the saying goes, there’s a difference between ten years of experience and one year of experience repeated ten times.
As the saying goes, there’s a difference between ten years of experience and one year of experience repeated ten times.