Grit begets Grit

Are gritty people more successful, or are successful people more gritty?

It's a classic chicken and egg conundrum. While we know they are related, which came first?

Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of 'Grit' explains that it's most likely both. Her work has studied the relationship between commitment to extracurricular activities in one's youth and success later in life.  Dr Duckworth writes that 'following through on our commitments while we grow up both requires grit and, at the same time, builds it.' 

It's similar to building strength through weight training. While it takes strength to lift weights, the more you do it, the stronger you'll get. 

Tenacity is one of the important assets leaders need to carry on in the face of prolonged uncertainty and constant change. When your role involves managing risks, for yourselves and for others, and when you're responsible for the performance and wellbeing of your team, tenacity keeps you hanging in there.

What are you doing to build your grit muscle?

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