Hi! It’s Cal again,
I’m reading a book right now called Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin. It’s a biography that follows the lives and leadership characteristics of four famous American leaders: Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, and LBJ.
No joke, it’s kinda changing my life.
Why?
Because I was shocked to read just how low these gritty leaders were as young adults.
Lincoln was so broke and depressed that people often spotted him wandering into the woods with a gun, not returning for days.
Teddy Roosevelt lost his wife and mother on the same day in the same house. The tragedy stirred a crazed mania in the man, which nearly torpedoed his political career.
FDR lost his ability to walk just as he was coming into his prime.
It got me thinking… Most of us have the wrong impression of leadership and grit. I talk about it more in this week’s article.
Four Signs of a Surprisingly Gritty Person
Alright, that’s all I got this week. Enjoy your weekend!