Books GRIT

Key Lessons from Grit

1️⃣ Talent matters… but effort matters more

Duckworth gives a simple formula:

Talent × Effort = Skill

Skill × Effort = Achievement

Effort counts twice.

2️⃣ Grit = Passion + Perseverance

Being gritty means:

Staying committed for years

Working through challenges

Not quitting when it gets hard

Loving your long-term goal enough to stick with it

3️⃣ Passion is consistency, not intensity

It’s not about sudden excitement.
It’s about a steady, long-term interest in something—sticking to the same direction even when motivation drops.

4️⃣ Perseverance: Show up every day

Gritty people:

Practice deliberately

Focus on improvement

Keep showing up even when it’s not fun

Push through setbacks and boredom

5️⃣ The Power of “Deliberate Practice”

This means:

Practicing with purpose

Setting clear goals

Getting feedback

Fixing weaknesses
This is how skills grow.

6️⃣ Growth Mindset builds grit

If you believe you can improve, you’re more likely to persist.
Growth mindset → more effort → better results → more grit.

7️⃣ Purpose strengthens grit

Passion is stronger when linked to purpose—when you believe your work helps others or contributes to something bigger.

8️⃣ Hope keeps you going

Gritty people have the belief:
➡️ “I can keep improving through effort.”

This optimistic perseverance fuels long-term success.

9️⃣ Grit can be developed

Grit is not fixed. You can strengthen it by:

Practicing discipline

Staying consistent

Pushing through challenges

Developing routines

Building resilience