Become gritty. Start by listening to this great episode of Freakanomics. It's all about how we can become grittier people by following a few simple steps:
1. Be the kind of person who has INTERESTS outside of yourself and your selfies. You can start finding and pursuing interests at any age, but why not start when you're young?
2. PRACTICE what interests you. Focus on specific techniques that can lead to real improvement. The better you get at something, the more fun it becomes, right?
3. CONNECT your work or hobby to people who are not you. Find the deeper meaning to what you're doing. This will make it even more fun!
4. Practice HOPE from beginning to end. Being an optimistic person will get you through the rough patches and rejection that are part of any journey.
Also, get this: I was at Greenwich Academy yesterday, where I was absolutley wowed by the kind, curious young learners. I learned something, too. Did you know between the ages of 13 and 18, you can raise your IQ by 20 points by (do you want to guess?) READING? Yep. You read it here first.
1. Be the kind of person who has INTERESTS outside of yourself and your selfies. You can start finding and pursuing interests at any age, but why not start when you're young?
2. PRACTICE what interests you. Focus on specific techniques that can lead to real improvement. The better you get at something, the more fun it becomes, right?
3. CONNECT your work or hobby to people who are not you. Find the deeper meaning to what you're doing. This will make it even more fun!
4. Practice HOPE from beginning to end. Being an optimistic person will get you through the rough patches and rejection that are part of any journey.
Also, get this: I was at Greenwich Academy yesterday, where I was absolutley wowed by the kind, curious young learners. I learned something, too. Did you know between the ages of 13 and 18, you can raise your IQ by 20 points by (do you want to guess?) READING? Yep. You read it here first.
