Grit

Grit. 

"Your dreams are on the other side of your grit,"is a popular saying found on the Internet. But what exactly does grit mean? Its definition is, "courage and resolve; strength of character." How does grit play a role in success?

Researcher, Angela Duckworth, author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, has studied this quality that allows someone not to give up when they have experienced failure. She writes, "Grit is sticking with your future." It is looking at each failure along the way as another step closer to accomplishing your goals. 

Learning to persevere is a life skill that will be called upon time and time again. When I think of grit, I can't help but be reminded of a childhood favorite movie, True Grit. Who couldn't help but root for the heroes as we see them persevere to the end? We've all felt like giving up at times, but the "strength of character" that grit produces is well worth the effort. 

Make it your practice to finish what you start. See your task to completion, and pick yourself up if needed and try again. Allow grit to define you.