And, for those who want to become “grittier,” these qualities offer a path. Interest, practice, purpose and hope - These four qualities matter A LOT to a person’s grittiness.Mindset really matters - People tend to develop theories about themselves and the world, and those theories determines what they do - (Yep! Been there, done that, and I’ve seen the power when you shift your mindset or theory & self talk to self-love, compassion and acceptance).A growth mindset leads to optimistic, not pessimistic ways of explaining adversity, and that leads to perseverance and seeking new challenges that ultimately make you even stronger. It’s the belief that failure is not a permanent condition, and that we have to be willing to fail and start over with lessons learned. Grit is almost always related to a “growth mindset” - A “growth mindset” is the belief that the ability to learn is not fixed and can change with your effort.or life circumstance - Most or all of us can improve our grittiness if we want to (this is good news for any of us working toward our long-term goals, purpose and passion). Grit can be learned, regardless of I.Q.Grit is about effort and stamina…progress - According to the research, any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal making effort perhaps more important than raw talent.Here are a few of the things that stood out for me in Duckworth’s research - all align with my personal story and how I aim to live my life: Sticking with your future, day in and day out, not just for the week or month, but for years… Grit is living life like it is a marathon, not a sprint.” Grit is having stamina and sticking with your goals.
My story is absolutely one of grit - has been and always will be!Īccording to Duckworth, “Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. But I can tell you that my personal transformation story could indeed be one of her research examples. That’s me!īut why is grit important - to me, to overall health and well-being, and to reaching one’s greatest potential? Duckworth does a way better job of answering that question, backed by solid research. The dictionary defines grit as “courage and resolve strength of character.” Synonyms: Courage, bravery, backbone, spirit, strength of will, moral fiber, fortitude, toughness, hardiness, determination, tenacity, perseverance, endurance… Yep. I began reading Grit earlier this month and, wow, does it resonate - for me personally and as a Health & Wellness Coach aiming to help others. Ironically, just days after I discovered the poem, two different friends (in two separate conversations) recommended a book called “ Grit: The power of Passion & Perseverance” written by Anita Duckworth. I re-read the poem about the same time I was reflecting on my Dad’s recent passing and his legacy, and noted that it was perhaps “grit” more than anything that he instilled in me - by genes and by example/experience. I felt like the poem was calling to me and that someone really “got” me. It opened with a line about “grit and grace” and I was immediately captured by how connected I felt to those two words. I started the year reading a poem written by a new friend.
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