Daily Happy Episode 41: Grit

Some days life feels less like climbing a ladder and more like trying to fold a fitted sheet in public.

That’s why this week’s Daily Happy podcast is all about grit—that magical mix of passion and perseverance that gets you through the tough stuff (and yes, even through a kale salad).

Psychologist Angela Duckworth calls grit the “secret sauce of success.” I like to think of it as the Wi-Fi signal for your goals: it keeps you connected, even when things get glitchy. Research shows grit not only fuels your success, but also boosts your health, helps you stick to good habits, and stops you from rage-quitting a Zoom call.

Oh—and here’s a bonus hack: crank up Go Big or Go Home by American Authors and sing like nobody’s listening (even though your neighbors definitely are). Science proves singing lowers stress and boosts endorphins. I call it leadership training disguised as karaoke.

Check out this week’s Daily Happy episode for a quick laugh, a mood boost, and a reminder that grit is what gets us through the ride called life—traffic jams, taxes, and all.