This presentation discusses success through determination and uses Angela Duckworth's TED Talk on Grit and Jame Escalate's focus on Ganas (determination) through the film Stand and Deliver. In both cases demonstrate how success can come from determination regardless of IQ, social, and economic status. Copyrighted material is owned by the respective owners. This presentation was created for Educational Use Only. If you'd like to use or modify it for commercial use please contact the copyright holders first.

1. GRIT and GANAS
Success through Determination
Michael B. Maxson M.Ed

2. Who am I?
• My name is Michael Maxson
• I have 20+ years experience as a teacher
• I’ve taught mostly Computer Technology and Information
Technology
• I have a Bachelor's Degree in Radio-Television/English/Journalism
from Western Carolina University
• I have a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an
emphasis on Technology for Grand Canyon University
• I first taught at Wake Technical Community College, then I was a
Corporate IT Trainer and Manager, and I’ve currently taught in K-12
Public Schools for 16 years.
• I’ve been a test writer and editor for the State of North Carolina, and
several other organizations.
• I’ve served as Sylvan Prometric Testing Center Manager and
Administrator
• I’ve administered and proctored countless tests for the State of
North Carolina
• I’ve taken more multiple choice test than I can count
2016

3. Success through determination

4. What is GRIT
• Self-control and grit, more than talent and IQ,
may hold the keys to a better life.
Self-control is the short-term ability to resist
temptations and, say, get your schoolwork done;
grit is what takes you the distance
-- Angela Duckworth

5. Angela Duckworth TED Talk on Grit
Link:
http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_key_to_success_g
rit?language=en&gclid=CjwKEAiA04S3BRCYteOr6b-roSUSJABE1-
6B02il9YbU-eZjBr9GgX8I-0cSYq42zTZa8pCgwYOd3xoC7H_w_wcB

6. Remembering GRIT
• Goodness
• Reliability
• Inquisitive (asking questions)
• Truth (leads to Trust)
• Self-Control (GRITS)

7. Success through determination

8. What is Ganas
“ganas” is a slang
word for desire or
urge that is most
likely based on the
Spanish word
“ganar,” which
means to gain or
win. Ganas is
desire.

9. Stand and Deliver
Ganas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aD-hfcFt2w
Jaime Escalante Demonstrates Ganas in action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkPY_dP_aew

10. Remembering Ganas
• Ganar (to gain, win)
• Aplicar a sí mismo (apply oneself)
• Nuevo (new, fresh)
• Aguante (endurance, GRIT)
• Serenidad (serenity, self-control)

11. Sources
• Videos Retrieved from YouTube and TED
• Grit Trumps Talent and IQ: A Story Every Parent (and Educator)
Should Read
▫ http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/10/141015-angela-
duckworth-success-grit-psychology-self-control-science-nginnovators/
• Teacher Rockstar: Jaime Escalante
▫ http://dearteacherloveteacher.com/2013/07/11/jaime-escalante/
• Jaime Escalate Meme Images:
▫ http://quotesgram.com/jaime-escalante-quotes/
• All images and text copyrighted to their respective owners and
used under Untied States Copyright Law Fair Use for Education
Only. This Presentation is for Education only and not meant to
be sold or used commercially without consent from all
copyright holders.
© Michael Maxson 2016

12. This Presentation is dedicated to
the memory of Jaime Escalante