Ep. 15: How to Become More Determined

Published: April 18, 2018, 2:08 a.m.

On today\u2019s episode of the Being Well Podcast, Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest continue their focus on the strength of Grit with determination. Particularly, they look at the different aspects of determination, and explore how we can grow each of them over time.\nIf you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.\nSponsor Message:\xa0We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nConnect with the show:\n\nVisit us on the web\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nThe material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness.\xa0If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!\nTimestamps:\n0:35: How \u201cdetermination\u201d relates to grit.\n2:00: Being determined to a fault.\n2:50: What determination is made up of.\n3:55: Being resolved toward a goal.\n8:00: Balancing patience with agency.\n9:30: Realistic expectations enabling patience.\n11:45: How much patience is too much?\n12:30: The marshmallow test.\n15:00: Distress tolerance.\n16:25: How can you help yourself enjoy persistence?\n21:30: What do we mean by \u201cfierceness?\u201d\n23:15: Issues with fierceness.\n24:15: Recap.