I have always valued the work of Angela Duckworth whose book ‘Grit’ talks about how passion and perseverance play a key role in people achieving their goals.  So I was interested to read her article in the New York Times about one of the things that successful people have in common.  Is it brilliance?  Is it a strong work ethic?  Is it good luck?  No. It is knowing when it is the right time to ask other people for help.  It really struck a chord in me because I have been struggling with learning … [Read more...]