70 – ABC-FEC’s Word of the Year: Grit

The Obvious Podcast, with Peter Dyga and Sonny Maken

In the first episode of 2026, Peter and Sonny discuss how, based on a study of college students in Southern California that found they are unable to perform basic math, we have decided that grit will become ABC-FEC’s word of the year. To keep our relentless progress moving forward, we are instilling grit in our staff to persevere and grit in everything we do.

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines grit as: “firmness of mind or spirit, unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger.

To find the Allysia Finley story in The Wall Street Journal mentioned in this episode, click here.

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