#8 TED Talk

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TED Talk -Grit: the power of passion and perseverance




permanent (adj.)
➼lasting for a long time or for all time in the future; existing all the time
They are now living together on a permanent basis.

condition (n.)
➼the state that something is in
The house is in a generally poor condition.

commitment (n.)
➼a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way
the government’s commitment to public services

🔻 my comment
This lecture tells me that success can be achieved through grit. Speakers share many examples to confirm the importance of grit. Learn from this lecture how to cultivate constant strength and learn a lot.
In addition to tedious speeches in English, you can learn more knowledge and develop English listening skills.







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