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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 7 MIN

[136] Perseverance: A VIA Strength

from Every Day Genius · host Michele Jennae

In episode 122 I explored the VIA Strength of Self-Regulation. Today I want to explore Perseverance, sometimes called Grit, but I contrast it with Self-Regulation.I propose, loosely, that one is about saying no, and the other about saying yes. They are both about commitment, but in different ways.I promised a link to all the VIA Strengths episodes. You can find them here as they publish: A Year of VIA Character Strengths[122] Self-Regulation A VIA Strength - Every Day Genius | Podcast on Spotify~~~~Michele Jennae is the founder of EDGx365, where Every Day Genius isn't about IQ. Every Day Genius is about YOU!As someone who was stuck for years in the cognitive dissonance of wanting to step into Brilliance, but settling for lackluster, It's MY MISSION to show you your inherent Genius and help you shine.Go from sepia-toned existence to Vibrant Living!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EDGx365.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook.com/edgx365⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In episode 122 I explored the VIA Strength of Self-Regulation. Today I want to explore Perseverance, sometimes called Grit, but I contrast it with Self-Regulation.I propose, loosely, that one is about saying no, and the other about saying yes. They are both about commitment, but in different ways.I promised a link to all the VIA Strengths episodes. You can find them here as they publish: A Year of VIA Character Strengths[122] Self-Regulation A VIA Strength - Every Day Genius | Podcast on Spotify~~~~Michele Jennae is the founder of EDGx365, where Every Day Genius isn't about IQ. Every Day Genius is about YOU!As someone who was stuck for years in the cognitive dissonance of wanting to step into Brilliance, but settling for lackluster, It's MY MISSION to show you your inherent Genius and help you shine.Go from sepia-toned existence to Vibrant Living!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EDGx365.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook.com/edgx365⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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