B2 – Upper Intermediate
If one is put in a situation where they have to go after an impossible dream, how do they keep pushing through?
In the face of very challenging situations, how can one say they are successful? What might have been the key factors to this success? Is it their stamina to keep going or their innate talent?
Watch the video about grit or the power of passion and perseverance.
Discussion Questions:
- Share your thoughts on this statement, “Grit is living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint.”
- What is your opinion on this, “Grit is unrelated to talent.”?
- Talk about your biggest professional challenge. What did you learn from the experience?
- Share about a goal that you’ve worked toward, personally or professionally and how you got there/you’re getting there?
- How do you decide if and when to stop pursuing a goal?