10/27 Fri Duckworth Grit Video Check

What is the definition of grit?

• Lack of determination and motivation

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances

• A natural talent or skill

• Combination of passion and perseverance towards long-term goals

Name one characteristic of grit.

• Laziness

• Perseverance

• Indecisiveness

• Quitting

Why is grit important for success?

• Grit is important for success because it allows individuals to persevere through challenges, setbacks, and failures.

• Grit is not important for success, natural talent is enough.

• Grit is a sign of weakness and lack of intelligence.

• Grit is only important for physical tasks, not intellectual pursuits.

How does grit relate to goal setting?

• Grit provides perseverance and determination to achieve goals.

• Grit is only important for short-term goals.

• Grit makes goal setting easier.

• Grit has no impact on goal setting.

What are some ways to measure grit?

• Self-report questionnaires, behavioral observations, and performance-based assessments.

• Measuring the amount of sleep a person gets

• Counting the number of hours spent studying

• Interviews with friends and family

True or False: Grit is a fixed trait that cannot be developed.

• True

• Partially true

• Sometimes true

• False

What is the opposite of grit?

• Giving up

• Indifference

• Procrastination

• Laziness

How can grit help overcome obstacles?

• Grit provides determination and perseverance.

• Grit is not helpful in overcoming obstacles.

• Grit leads to giving up easily.

• Grit is only useful in certain situations.

What role does perseverance play in grit?

• Perseverance is less important than talent in achieving grit.

• Perseverance has no role in grit.

• Perseverance is only important in the beginning of developing grit.

• Perseverance plays a crucial role in grit.

How can someone develop grit?

• Take shortcuts and avoid difficult tasks

• Give up easily when faced with challenges

• Cultivate a growth mindset, set specific goals, practice perseverance, seek challenges, and embrace failure as a learning opportunity.

• Avoid failure at all costs