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Should People with Grit Ever Give Up?

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You’ve just encountered a major obstacle, and now completing the project will be a lot more expensive and take much longer than you initially planned on. Having grit doesn’t mean never giving up; it means not giving up on our long-term goals. We can think of our goals in a hierarchy, explains Angela Duckworth, Ph.D.,

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The 7 Reasons We Fail

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People without conviction go along to get along because they lack confidence and courage. Most of us attain our goals only through repeated effort. You could also cut expenses. Succeeding at one goal won’t eliminate all your problems. People who lack conviction take the middle of the road. You get run over.

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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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As you start to understand that the boat can take more than you think, you start to be a lot more confident in both the boat and your ability to deal with whatever it is you encounter,” she says. In a more traditional lifestyle, the idea of five- and 10-year goals are common. But it is tiring, exhausting and uncertain.

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2023 Financial Forecast: How to Prepare for the Year Ahead

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Now, for the good news: Although there’s bound to be factors that are beyond your control, feeling more confident about your finances can help you navigate whatever comes your way. Meanwhile, after a multi-decade period of low interest rates, it’s now more expensive to borrow money from lenders (such as credit card issuers).

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4 Smart Money Moves to Plan for Financial Security

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They don’t have a purpose for the money they’re saving, and they often end up splurging on stuff they don’t really need (or want) rather than using it to fund a life goal such as buying a house or saving up for retirement. Set goals and start saving for them today. Your goals don’t have to be big and lofty.

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Want to Retain Your Team? Offer Financial Well-being Programs

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Some examples of being financially fit include knowing your financial goals, working to meet them, maintaining your lifestyle, managing debt well, and so forth. This can be prohibitively expensive for some, especially if you have dependents. No one wants to see their first paycheck eaten up by COBRA.

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Work-Life Balance Doesn’t Exist—Make Time to Follow Your Passion with Seasons of Focus

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1 focus—even if it comes at the expense of other projects in your life. Dedicating yourself 100% to your current project gives you the confidence and momentum to pursue bigger goals down the road. If you’ve only ever abandoned the goals you set, how will you believe in yourself and your capabilities?

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