A Gist of Grit. . .

Kathy Streib I've always loved how the King in King and I say "tis a puzzlement."

Nina Hollander, Broker - I seem to always get stuck in some way whenever I choose to use never.  Or always for the matter.  It's a conundrum - another favorite word.  

Nina Hollander, Broker i love the word conundrum!!!!!  

Michael Jacobs hi Michael... do I feel a post coming on about the word conundrum? :)))

Nina Hollander, Broker - nothing planned until you planted that seed.  Sometimes posts sprout although there is an overabundance of weeds too.  Oh, that damn plot. . .   

Joan Cox - I "catch" myself using the words "always" and "never" a lot.  My fumbles and overall clumsiness deserve more than a few penalties.  Now is that a situation of mixed metaphors or some other odd sports reference I should avoid?   

Thank you, Dorie Dillard Austin TX, for the mention. It's the kind of book I keep going back and reading again.

Dorie Dillard Austin TX - you really don't know when those two words can come back.  Talk about a combination of haunting and daunting.  Yikes!

Aura Alex - I remember the experience Duckworth mentioned about her father.  Some of the other examples in her book are memorable as well.  The Ted Talk which I saw after reading the book is a good accompaniment.   

Hi Michael Jacobs 
I think "grit" can definitely apply to golf. I've gritted and ground my way through many a round! 😂

Carol Williams - I am sure of it.   

Carol Williams - although an example of grittiness does not come to mind that relates specifically to golf, there are other "hole in one" moments that are equally as memorable.  I am glad that our weather is cooperating better at least temporarily while you continue your California visit.   

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 - the author's experience in the classroom proved to be a test in many ways.  And I say, the winners were unexpected.  

Haha, Sharon Tara it is apparent from that photo that Michael Jacobs is a better wrestler than me.

OMG, Sharon Tara, I couldn't have written a description of your talents better than the one Michael Jacobs wrote. KUDOS to you - you are AMAZING!

Brian England  Who knows? The tide could turn at any moment. Think positive!

Debe Maxwell, CRS  I appreciate that, thank you!

Sharon Tara - not just a HaHa moment but another OMG PhotoShop Princess Priceless Piece de Resistance.  🤣

Michael Jacobs You certainly have a way with words!

Carol Williams - thank you.  I appreciate it.  

Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker - I know what you mean as time and stuff merge in many different ways.  That's why I mentioned the TedTalk - not as a substitute but as another way to introduce the author's thoughts on the topic.  Enjoy.   

Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker - I am glad to read you enjoyed the Ted Talk.  

Hi again Michael I just had time to watch her TedTalk. Love it.  As a teacher of kids (and adults) I could so relate to those that simply have that tenacious GRIT and those that just don't or don't seem all that interested(for whatever reason). My goal was to find a way to inspire them, to in a way, teach them about the 'why' of figuring things out and sticking to them is such a cool thing.  Make it fun for them.  I generally had good results with making things fun and group involvement.  It will be fun to watch more about what Angela learns along her GRIT journey with kids!

LOL I thought the same thing Kathy Streib !!!!

Kathy Streib - I haven't acquired a taste for grits.  Grit on the other hand has a certain appeal.   

"..there is an acronym G.R.I.T.S meaning Girls Raised in the South and often when I think of southern women including Texans, one of the key traits is their grit...their determination to thrive, and survive." Kathy Streib 

OK, Kathy, "You Have G.R.I.T.S" 

What goes around comes around! 😊

Ed Silva - there is so much competition for our time.

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® - I like to think I have experienced moments of grit but I am unsure if I qualify for full-time status.  I do thank you for that compliment though.  Like so many things in life it's a work-in-progress. 

Roy Kelley - although it is not yet daybreak in SoCal as I reply to your comment, I can hear precipitation.  It is likely to be a rainy day and one with some reading involved too.  

We have a sunny but chilly morning in Maryland. I will be going to the rehab facility to visit Dolores today and will do some reading this evening.

Roy Kelley - I hope Dolores' recovery continues.     

It is a difficult process at our age.

Ray Henson - I remember reading that Gladwell book.  He is known to me as an author who presents more than a few obstacles along the way to fully understanding.  Good luck with your post - it's an opinion after all, an impression of what the book meant to you.  

Ray Henson - that's a credit to him and his writing style.  It obviously connects with you.  Obstacles and all.    

For some reason, I really like his style, Michael Jacobs.  Maybe it is because he does leave a few obstacles along the way.  I was recently on a long flight and watched all his master classes on writing.  It would put many people to sleep, but I really enjoyed it.  It made the flight go by quickly.  The ironic thing is that I find myself viewing the world in a very different way than he does.  Funny how that works. 

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS - when you get the opportunity to read it, I hope you enjoy it.  

Endre Barath, Jr. - I wasn't aware of your middle name so thanks for letting me know.  

Debe Maxwell, CRS - I can see how grit could play a part in an AR post about life in the real estate industry.  

Joan Cox - I admit that I continue to think after posting some, maybe most, of them too.  

Jeff Dowler, CRS - a "trip" today to a post by Wayne Martin prompted me to revisit some of my own.  And I found your comment that has been unacknowledged and not replied - sorry about that mishap.  

Anyway, the library habit is one I left for many years.  I "returned" there a few years ago on a regular basis.  It can be a good place to find inspiration and all sorts of other stuff.  Thanks for the comment although my response was "overdue".