＃６The power of passion and perseverance

TED TALK 5words：

• stratospheric平流層

Relating to the stratosphere

• perseverance毅力

Continued effort and determination

• stamina耐力

The physical mental strength to do something that might be difficult and will take a long time

• commitment承諾

A promise or firm decision to do something

• permanent永久

Lasting for a long time or for ever

Introduction of the talk：

As a student, I feel greatly inspired by this speech. As a matter of fact, grit does not simply equal hard work. Grit is much more than hard work. I conceive it as the ultimate extreme version of hard work, additional to other vital qualities such as perseverance, passion, adaptability, strategic thinking etc...

I do not believe grit can be taught to kids, at least not simply by the ability of parents. Effort, perseverance and 'growth mindset' are qualities that cannot be taught. There are many other contingent factors, such as social circumstances, that can affect the way such qualities are built.

Moreover, this idea of grit and success is only applicable to a society of equal rights and opportunities. Unfortunately, those who are born in poor areas of Africa for example, they would not even have the opportunity to exercise such qualities even if they had them.

Last but not least, success is a relative concept. If one's conception of success is measured by income and wealth for example, then he or she may never be successful.

All in all, this presentation has allowed me to reflect on my own learning and mentality as a student, and it has been very inspirational.

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