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Should People with Grit Ever Give Up?

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Having grit doesn’t mean never giving up; it means not giving up on our long-term goals. And sometimes the best way to achieve our long-term goals may be to give up on unproductive short-term goals. We can think of our goals in a hierarchy, explains Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., We’re overconfident.

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This Digital Nomad Couple Sold Everything to Travel the World in a Sailboat—Here’s What They’ve Learned About Life, Goal Setting and Relationships

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They met on Tinder in 2015 while living in Sweden as expats: Ellison, an aviation sales director from Des Moines, Iowa, and Darsy, a human resources systems specialist from Paris. Methodically, they took each step with time to allow dust to settle and not get caught up in the excitement and newness of the adventure.

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5 Realistic Tips to Be More Positive

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Because when you feel confident in your abilities, you’re able to think creatively and solve problems. Don’t postpone the reward until after achieving the big goal. Break the goal down into milestones by considering what it will take for you to get to that goal, and reward yourself at each accomplished milestone.

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‘Power Doesn’t Come from a Title’

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Amityville—the Long Island village where young Bill McDermott grew up, went to school and bought his first business. There was a Puerto Rican political candidate at the time whose slogan was “The people speak, and I obey,” and McDermott adopted it as his motto and still tries to live up to it. “I I am truly a Doctor Yes.

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Stressed? 5 Simple Ways to Prevent Burnout

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We often cover it up by drinking more caffeine. I do both now, and my focus, clarity and ability to accomplish big goals has increased beyond anything I ever thought was possible. My mentor used to call me a “blender without a top” back when I was heading up my first tea company, Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, and not meditating.

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The Negative Side of Positive Thinking

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Throughout his life, family and friends have implored him to cheer up. So what’s a wise approach for embracing the whole self while still moving toward goals with kindness, compassion and responsibility? When you go through your day tallying up positive experiences, it can get old very quickly. Stop tallying.

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‘Nice to Meet You’: The Art of Being Introduced

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Follow up—quickly—to show good introduction etiquette. You’ll not only look prepared, but with a better idea of what to say and the extra confidence that comes with knowing who you’re talking to, you’ll have a much more productive and meaningful discussion. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated.

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