In summary, the passion and persistence of grit motivates and carries us over rough seas like a well-made surfboard. We can think of an absence of effort like a crack in our surfboard that needs repair.

North Korean TV channel KCTV is giving us a glimpse at the training it takes to become security personnel for the country’s most powerful. Methods include everything from slamming granite on your chest, to breaking light bulbs with your finger.

In Syria, there were massive demonstrations in every major region and in every major city.