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Three Degrees of Effort

A Mindful Path to Growth and Resilience

“Effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” -John F. Kennedy

Have you ever wondered what effort is really about? Do you believe the only path to success is through more effort? Effort isn’t just about spending even more energy, more hours, more work—and more stress. It’s about how we apply energy to get what we truly want. Many people think that effort is about grinding longer and harder. But what if it’s more about alignment and connection than intensity?

The three degrees of effort are an approach to understanding how to apply more strategic effort to act on difficult learning and challenging setbacks. Continue exploring