Grit versus Grind: The Balance Between Passion and Burnout in Education

Ready to challenge your understanding of grit and perseverance? In this episode, I  dissect the essence of Angela Duckworth's revolutionary research on grit and the potential pitfalls when her concept is misunderstood and misapplied, leading to an unhealthy grind culture in education. 

Highlights of this episode include:

• The four psychological assets that gritty individuals tend to possess
• How to cultivate grit in our students and ourselves without turning it into "grind"
• How the "grind" culture has permeated education and the two secrets to avoiding it - prioritizing balance and setting healthy boundaries
• My little tantrum over why 90% of school spirit wear is designed for men when so many of us are women and end up wearing frumpy, oversized crew necks that make us look like we ran out of clean clothes and had to wear our husband's t-shirt to school (yes, I said what I said!)

I invite you to reflect, question, and redefine your approach to grit, helping you navigate the fine line between passion, perseverance, and burnout.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Angela Duckworth's TED Talk
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance book by Angela Duckworth

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