To me, the most shocking thing about grit is how little we know, how little science knows, about building it. Every day,… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
“Grit embodies—but is not the same as—resilience, ambition, and self-control. The University of Pennsylvania psychologist and researcher Angela Duckworth defines it as… — Susan David Copy Share Image
“I hope one day somebody loves you so much that they see violets in the bags under your eyes, sunsets in the… — Trista Mateer Copy Share Image
Man corrupt everything, say Shug. He on your box of grits, in your head, and all over the radio. He try to… — Alice Walker Copy Share Image
It's definitely got a lot more grit to it. And, we don't pretend to be the smartest people there. We're not like,… — Angie Harmon Copy Share Image
England in the late 1940s was famously grim. As I remember it, London back then was a very dirty place, from coal… — Alexander Cockburn Copy Share Image
Grit is not just simple elbow-grease term for rugged persistence. It is an often invisible display of endurance that lets you stay… — Sarah Lewis Copy Share Image
Happiness requires courage, stamina, persistence, fortitude, perseverance, bravery, boldness, valor, vigor, concentration, solidity, substance, backbone, grit, guts, moxie, nerve, pluck, resilience, spunk,… — Peter McWilliams Copy Share Image
Artemis grit her teeth. "I need a favor. I have some hunting to do, alone. I need you to take my companions… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Nobles’ sons are one of nature’s great destructive forces, like floods or tornadoes. When you’re struck with one of these catastrophes, the… — Patrick Rothfuss Copy Share Image
'Before I Ever Met You' was the first one to come out and that just dives into the grit, and it's pretty… — Banks Copy Share Image
“Of course, natural talent also matters, but once you have a pool of candidates above the threshold of necessary potential, grit is… — Adam M. Grant Copy Share Image
I don't think anyone aims to be typical, really. Most people even vow to themselves some time in high school or college… — Bob Goff Copy Share Image
“Encouragement during the early years is crucial because beginners are still figuring out whether they want to commit or cut bait. Accordingly,… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
Grit, in a word, is stamina. But it's not just stamina in your effort. It's also stamina in your direction, stamina in… — Angela Duckworth Copy Share Image
