Facing Down the Demon of Perfectionism

Facing Down the Demon of Perfectionism

http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/PWAS_083.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSShttp://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/PWAS_083.mp3Podcast (parenting-with-a-story-podcast-series): Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSGiving up isn’t always a bad thing. There are many legitimate reasons to give up on any task. Maybe you’ve accomplished enough of it already. Maybe the cost of continuing outweighs the benefits of succeeding. Or…

Persistence, grit, and the presidency

Persistence, grit, and the presidency

http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/PWAS_031.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSShttp://traffic.libsyn.com/leadwithastory/PWAS_031.mp3Podcast (parenting-with-a-story-podcast-series): Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSThe psychologist most responsible for the study of grit, Angela Duckworth, defines it as “perseverance and passion for long-term goals.” It’s a combination of zeal and persistence even in the absence of encouraging feedback. So grit…

Episode 10: Sometimes it takes a thousand tries to get it right

Episode 10: Sometimes it takes a thousand tries to get it right

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