What is Grit and How Do You Get It? Give yourself a break if you don’t have it.

Dr. Tracey Marks discusses grit, defined as perseverance and passion for long-term goals, and compares it to the personality trait conscientiousness. Grit is linked to success in various life areas and is considered an innate trait. However, it can be developed through strategies like adopting a growth mindset, rethinking challenges, finding meaning, and clarifying goals.

Which personality trait is grit most similar to?

• Agreeableness

• Extroversion

• Conscientiousness

• Openness

What are the two aspects of perseverance mentioned in the video?

• Passion and adaptability

• Consistency of interest and perseverance of effort

• Focus and determination

• Effort and flexibility

According to the video, what mindset should one adopt to develop grit?

• Relaxed mindset

• Competitive mindset

• Growth mindset

• Fixed mindset

How should challenges be viewed to maintain perseverance?

• As reasons to quit

• As personal failures

• As temporary external circumstances

• As insurmountable obstacles

What is one way to make a task more engaging if it becomes uninteresting?

• Procrastinate

• Find a way to make it meaningful

• Ignore it

• Complain about it

Why is it important to clarify your goals according to the video?

• To work less

• To make more money

• To avoid unproductive effort

• To impress others

What can help guide you around challenges when working towards a goal?

• Getting clear on your endpoint

• Changing goals frequently

• Ignoring the challenges

• Taking frequent breaks