178. The Grit Factor: Turning Rejection into Success Featuring Alex Restrepo

We discuss how to prepare for rejection and failure in your professional life, exploring the concept of grit and resilience as essential components of long-term success. Through historical examples like ancient Rome's ability to absorb losses and personal anecdotes about career setbacks, we uncover strategies for turning adversity into growth opportunities.

• The power of building resilience through repeated exposure to challenging situations
• How ancient Rome's capacity to absorb losses led to their Mediterranean dominance
• Angela Duckworth's research on grit as a predictor of success over natural talent
• The importance of maintaining optimism and extracting value from negative experiences
• Why managers should hire for adaptability, coachability and positive team dynamics over technical brilliance
• Distinguishing between true stoicism (controlling your reactions) versus indifference to outcomes
• The value of having a "North Star" to guide your professional decisions during difficult times
• How rejection can be reframed as a learning opportunity for future growth

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