Today’s book: Getting Grit by Caroline Adams Miller—a practical, research-backed guide to cultivating authentic grit: the passion, persistence, and purpose that drive lasting success and fulfillment.
Here’s your 1-minute summary:
- Grit is not just toughness. Real grit is grounded in purpose, fueled by effort, and guided by character.
- Authentic grit lifts others. It’s not selfish or harsh—it inspires, leads, and brings people with you.
- You can grow it. Through goal-setting, deliberate practice, and embracing challenge, grit becomes a skill.
- Watch for counterfeit grit. Avoid fake toughness, perfectionism, or martyrdom—they drain energy instead of building it.
- Purpose fuels persistence. When your goals are tied to meaning beyond yourself, grit becomes sustainable.
You don’t need to be born gritty—you just need to start building it. What bold step will you take today?
As always, check out the Notes on this book. We've got a couple more notes on great books by Caroline Adams Miller, including Big Goals—a book I was honored to write a foreword for. Love Caroline, I hope you enjoy the wisdom!
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