Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 17 hours ago

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In this episode of WORK Underlined, Erika and Su Hawn unpack a quote from Morgan Housel on why endurance matters more than brilliance. They explore how surviving short term problems is the real key to long term growth, in work, leadership, and life. The conversation covers mindset, compartmentalization, optimism as a choice, and how energy and attitude shape outcomes. A grounded look at why grit, consistency, and showing up matter more than raw talent.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:08 Why Endurance Matters More Than Talent
02:30 Problems Never Go Away
03:25 Stop Avoiding Short Term Pain
04:13 Put It In The Drawer
05:30 Compartmentalization As A Skill
06:30 Optimism Is A Choice
07:31 Energy Sets The Tone
09:19 How You Show Up Matters
11:36 What Takes No Talent

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