Effort Counts Twice

Caffeinated Thought of the Week:

What is more important when achieving a goal: effort or talent? Angela Duckworth’s formula makes a strong case for the power of effort.

Formula:

• Talent * Effect = Skill
• Skill * Effect = Achievement

Calculations:

• 7 * 4 = 28
• 28 * 4 = 112
• 3 * 8 = 24
• 24 * 8 = 192 (Winner, Winner)

While you can run some numbers yourself, I’m sure most of your goals don’t require you to swim against Michael Phelps…so your effort will take you there!

Quote of the Week:

“The secret to success is not talent, but effort." - Angela Duckworth

Questions of the Week:

What is important to you in this season? Is it relationships, work, health, or faith? What does success look like in these areas?

• Now how can you put more effort into achieving your desired success?