Beyond The Surface
Hi everyone, welcome to Beyond The Surface! My name is Betsabel Garcia, but I’m mostly known as Betsy. I’ll be the host of this podcast. I am excited to share this space with you all where we will dismantle different ideas and thoughts through powerful conversations. I hope that through these conversations you will feel more empowered to face life in a much more confident and fulfilling way. Alright, let’s dive right in and go beyond the surface!
Beyond The Surface
The power of effort and perseverance
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In this episode we touch base on how effort, but most importantly, perseverance marks the difference when overcoming life’s challenges. The ability to stay centered and push through uncomfortable moments it’s ultimately what allows one to overcome obstacles and pursue one’s dreams. An exchange of ideas take place regarding how being a Latino facilitates grit and how having a support system contributes to believing in your potential. The episode motivates listeners to believe in themselves and stay strong amidst adversity, having the certainty that they can accomplish anything they set their mind to.
References:
Merriam Webster. (n.d.) Effort. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effort#examples
StarTalk. (2020, August 27). Exploring Grit, with Angela Duckworth & Neil deGrasse Tyson at StarTalk Podcast [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDn98H-Rn_o