Day 50—halfway to 100!
Discussing two sides of the same coin when it comes to grit—is it a talent, character trait, or both?
And different perspectives on the state of Christian movies (and art).
Plus, a poem to end the episode.
Articles Discussed
This is the post that kicked off the "grit" discussion. Interesting observation.
Alex Feinberg@Alexfeinberg
The longer you stay working for a corporation the more you measure your self worth by your grit
Not only will you view the scars from your lashes as signals of your superiority, you will seek mentors like David Goggins who assure you that salvation lies in your suffering
The
11:27 PM · Apr 5, 2026 · 9.58K Views
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Here's the reply that turned the "grit" post into a fascinating discussion. Before reading this, I never thought of grit in terms of the ability to learn.
Michael Guimarin@MichaelGuimarin
@Alexfeinberg The problem with grit is you’re born with a certain amount. You can’t train more of it.
Finding we found at ******** over and over again.
No one has figured this out yet, so the world is still okay.
2:08 AM · Apr 6, 2026 · 673 Views
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Another good perspective on the state of Christian movies (and art).
Larry Sanger@lsanger
“Christian movies suck because they’re made for Betty.”
This is fascinating but, I strongly suspect, only part of the story.
When wealthy, powerful people stand to make large sums of money and influence the populace, what happens is deliberate. 🧵👇
Marcus Pittman @ImKingGinger
The Truth About Why Christian Movies are So Bad.
I’ve spent the last four years building a streaming platform and talking to people at the very top of the faith-based entertainment industry. Studio heads. Distributors. Producers. Investors. And I’ve come to a conclusion that I
5:30 PM · Apr 3, 2026 · 19.7K Views
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My latest poem, on the depths of wonder.
