The idea of “grit” is hot right now. Schools and businesses are taking up an emphasis on grit, the perseverance to get a job done. Often, Walter Mischel’s research is cited. He tested preschoolers ...

Twenty years ago, I partnered with Angela Duckworth to study whether grit — the passionate pursuit of long-term goals — is linked to West Point cadet candidates’ success in completing Cadet Basic ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — While we all navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, for some people, the challenges may have taken a toll on their mental health and well-being. However, a local program ...

Mental health isn’t just therapy and time off. It’s also doing the hard reps your mind wants to skip. My stance is simple: training yourself to do hard things on purpose is one of the best ways to ...