Grit

1. To Build Grit, Go Back to Basics 2. Gauging Your Grit 3. How to Deal with High-Pressure Situations at Work 4. How to Convince Yourself to Do Hard Things 5. "Mentors Were What Helped Me Survive" 6. When to Grit-and When to Quit 7. Are You Pushing Yourself Too Hard? 8. How to Cultivate Gratitude, Compassion, and Pride 9. Organizational Grit

This book explores the importance of perseverance and determination in difficult situations. It provides strategies to convince oneself to take on difficult tasks, find support, and recognize when to push too hard. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series, a collection of books from Harvard Business Review, provides research on how emotions impact work lives, practical advice for managing difficult situations, and inspiring essays on emotional well-being. The books aim to uplift and practicalize social skills that are crucial for ambitious professionals to master. The series includes works by Angela Duckworth, Misty Copeland, Shannon Huffman, Polson, and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic.