What is Grit? – GritGrant™

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What is Grit?

Grit is the ability to overcome adversity to reach one’s goals, and never quit no matter the difficulty. And it is this “grit” that from leading research bodies has recently been proven to be the largest single determinant of one’s individual successes, above intelligence and circumstance.

Common Traits

While popularized in more modern times by leading researchers such as Angela Duckworth, grit has been around ever since humanity has had struggle. With a select few able to rise above those struggles to push forward no matter the cost or pain.

Doesn’t Quit: Gets up when knocked down

Works Hard: Rolls up sleeves and goes the extra mile

Delays Gratification: Is disciplined and has self-control

Courageous: Continues on despite fears

Confident: Trusts in one’s abilities

Resilient: Bounces back from difficult times

Flexible: Keeps an open-mind

Grateful: Appreciates others

The Sad Truth on Traditional Eudcation

Now, more than ever, it is the grit of an individual that propels them to achieve goals and success within their frameworks of life. With so much pressure and failure surrounding traditional education, it is a primary reason why GritGrant looks to award those with an entrepreneurial and vocational motivation.

of students that start 4-year university drop out

trillion in student debt racked up from 4-year universities

A trait possessed by individuals who demonstrate passion and perseverance toward a goal despite being confronted by significant obstacles. Those with grit are able to self-regulate and postpone their need for positive reinforcement while working diligently on a task.

Founder @ GritGrant Jim McKenzie