563. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 3: Grit vs. Quit

Giving up can be painful. That's why we need to talk about it. Today: stories about glitchy apps, leaky paint cans, broken sculptures — and a quest for the perfect bowl of ramen. RESOURCES " Data Snapshot: Tenure and Contingency in US Higher Education ," by Glenn Colby ( American Association of University Professors , 2023). Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance , by Angela Duckworth (2016). " Entrepreneurship and the U.S. Economy ," by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2016). " A CV of Failures ," by Melanie Stefan ( Nature, 2010). EXTRAS “ How to Succeed at Failing ,” series by Freakonomics Radio (2023). " Annie Duke Thinks You Should Quit ," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2022). " How Do You Know When It’s Time to Quit? " by No Stupid Questions (2020). “ Honey, I Grew the Economy, ” by Freakonomics Radio (2019). “ The Upside of Quitting ," by Freakonomics Radio (2011). " The Ramen Now - Rapid Desktop Cooking for Delicious Meals ," Kickstarter campaign by Travis Thul. SOURCES: John Boykin , website designer and failed paint can re-inventor. Angela Duckworth , host of No Stupid Questions , co-founder of Character Lab, and professor of psychology at the University of Pennsyl…