Three lessons from “Grit” to make you a better innovator

In her book "Grit," Angela Duckworth emphasizes the importance of perseverance and passion for achieving long-term goals. Gritty people maintain hope and overcome failures, like Google's Project Loon. In contrast, optimists and pessimists are equally likely to encounter bad events, but the former look for temporary and specific causes of their suffering, while the latter assume permanent and pervasive causes. Lastly, a growth mindset helps cultivate perseverance and encourages seeking new challenges.