Grit is that ‘extra something’ that separates the most successful people from the rest. It’s the passion, perseverance, and stamina that we must channel in order to stick with our dreams until they become a reality.” -Travis Bradberry
Author and researcher Angela Duckworth found scientific evidence on grit as a predictor of success. She also found that grit can grow. Because grit is a process, not just a status, we must foster grit in our lives. How to keep grit going? Here you will find some ideas for instilling grit in your life and follow your dreams.
- Embrace change.
- Have clear goals.
- Break down your goal into small steps.
- Ask yourself if this is what you really want to accomplish.
- List your most compelling reasons to hit your goals.
- Prepare a vision board.
- Maintain your vision.
- Have an expansive mindset.
- Develop an action plan and integrate an alternate plan.
- Schedule time blocks.
- Get things done based on your priorities, not on how you feel.
- Enjoy what you do.
- Be confident.
- Have faith that everything will work out.
- Create habits that support your goals.
- Have discipline and self-control.
- Take stock of your strengths and resources.
- Don’t be afraid of failure; learn from it and let it build you.
- Take moderate risks.
- Do your best.
- Reject self-limiting thoughts.
- Be open to new approaches and solutions.
- Keep motivated.
- Have fun.
- Find inspiration in the success of others.
- Engage in self-improvement.
- Take corrective action in ways you sabotage yourself.
- Overcome adversity, setbacks, and obstacles.
- Reflect on your progress.
- Note and recognize success.
- Reward yourself.
- Keep a gratitude journal.
- Embrace silence.
- Maintain your optimism.
- Invest in your happiness.
- Have an accountability partner.
- Find a coach or a mentor.
- Don’t give up.
Exert your will to push through challenges and setbacks. You ought to be gritty and is your duty to be gritty.
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