# Grit Grit is the combination of passion (sustained interest) and perseverance (effort over time) toward long-term goals. [[Angela Duckworth]]'s research shows grit predicts success in challenging environments—West Point, spelling bees, sales—better than talent or IQ. Grit = sticking with your goals through setbacks, boredom, and plateaus. Grit differs from mere persistence: it includes passion (caring deeply about specific goals) not just effort. Duckworth's formula: Talent × Effort = Skill; Skill × Effort = Achievement (effort counts twice). Critics note overlap with conscientiousness and that grit may matter less than structural advantages. Connects to [[Growth Mindset]] and [[Deliberate Practice]]. ## Grit Formula | Component | Definition | |-----------|------------| | Passion | Sustained interest over years | | Perseverance | Effort despite setbacks | | Grit | Passion + Perseverance | ## References - Duckworth, Angela. *Grit* (2016) ## Related - [[Angela Duckworth]] - [[Growth Mindset]] - [[Deliberate Practice]] - [[Self-Improvement]]