What makes some people bounce back from failure while others give up? In this episode of "Learning English with Human Beans," we explore the power of grit - that special mix of passion and perseverance that helps turn setbacks into success. Whether you're learning English, changing careers, or facing any difficult challenge, this conversation about resilience will help you understand how to "fail forward" on your journey to success. Join us for practical insights on developing the determination to keep going when things get tough!

Academic References :

Philosophy and Theoretical Foundations

- Aristotle: Concept of entelechy and vital force in "De Anima" and "Metaphysics"

- Henri Bergson: Theory of vital impulse developed in "Creative Evolution" (1907)

- Maria Montessori: Educational philosophy centered on self-determination and the child's inner strength, outlined in "The Child" (1936)

Contemporary Research on Perseverance

- Emilia Lahti: Work on the Finnish concept of "sisu" and its relationship with psychological resilience (University of Helsinki)

- Angela Duckworth: Pioneering research on "grit" at the University of Pennsylvania, synthesized in "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" (2016)

- Albert Bandura: Self-efficacy theory developed at Stanford University, presented in "Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control" (1997)

Psychology of Motivation and Development

- Theory of learned helplessness: Initially developed by Martin Seligman and Steven Maier (1967)

- Robert Vallerand: Dualistic model of passion, distinguishing between harmonious and obsessive passion (University of Quebec at Montreal)

- Edward Deci and Richard Ryan: Self-determination theory, exploring intrinsic and extrinsic motivations (University of Rochester)

- Carol Dweck: Research on fixed and growth mindsets, presented in "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" (2006)

Practical Applications and Critical Perspectives

- Caren Baruch-Feldman: Practical approaches to cultivating perseverance in children, detailed in "The Grit Guide for Teens" (2017)

- Carolin Miller: Conceptualization of "stupid grit" and critical analysis of the limitations of perseverance