Resilience, gumption, and perseverance may be the key to success in school and in life. A pioneering researcher discusses the benefits of “grit” and how we can cultivate it in ourselves and in the next generation. Then, language expert Martha Barnette walks us through some everyday words we’re still mispronouncing.
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Resilience, gumption, and perseverance, commonly known as “grit,” may be the key to success in school and in life. A pioneering researcher shares the benefits of grit–and how we can cultivate it in ourselves and in the next generation.
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Everyday Words We're Mispronouncing
We’re joined by language expert Martha Barnette, who walks us through some everyday words we’re still mispronouncing.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Veronica Rueckert Producer
- Angela Duckworth Guest
- Martha Barnette Guest
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