Grit

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Claim

Grit is the ability to push on, to continue pursuing our goals no matter the Difficulty we face.

Explanation

It means to be persistent, to keep going without Quitting. This determination usually stems from a strong source of Intrinsic motivation drives action through internal alignment and passion, with the help of Self-control is the capacity to regulate behavior against impulses, because we know that doing the hard things is... hard, so without any motivation to do them we will never even start in the first place.

Those who have grit seems resistant to We prefer immediate benefits over delayed ones and Distractions, they are unwavering in pursuing their cause, they are an immovable force. They are aware that good things take time, that the only way out is through, and they are willing to be patient until they accomplish what they've set out to do.

Why it matters

It matters because grit is what turns passion into follow-through. A deep desire for something doesn't get you anywhere on its own — it still has to survive the stretch where it stops being fun, and that's the part grit is actually for.

Examples

Supporters

Grit stems from the idea that Practice beats talent, by doing consistently, we are much more likely to improve than those who have been born "gifted" yet fail to make the effort.

Opposers

However, despite it's best intentions, sometimes having too much grit means we are not ;flexible. We treat every obstacle as something to overcome, while potentially ignoring the message it contains, that perhaps we have to change course, do things differently, or even quit all together.

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