By Sowmya Narasimhan
We all have our fears. Some fear taking the first step. While others fear the consequences.
But should this stop us from doing what we want to do?
Not at all. We have to face our fears and try to overcome them. To accomplish this you have to have grit.
Grit means to be courageous. It means to make a decision, stand by it, and doing what must be done. It is a blend of passion and persistence.
How does it help you to be successful?
- Following your passion
Not everyone can achieve what they dream. Most of us are afraid of failures and choose to live our life the monotonous way. But this will not make you successful. You must be brave and never give up. You may fail but be bold and never stop chasing your dreams.
2. Initiation and motivation
“Failure is the stepping stone to success” is a very common proverb we’ve all come across but to come back after a failure, one must have grit. Grit also helps you to be motivated and to keep you focused on your goal.
3. Success and talent
Most of us have a misconception that only talented people are successful. Grit is a far more reliable predictor of success than talent. It is a powerful attitude that helps you to stand out from the crowd. Here’s Duckworth’s formula for success:
Talent X Effort = Skill
Skill X Effort = Achievement
Handling criticism and being a sport
No matter which field you choose you have to know how to deal with criticism. To deal with false allegations and trolls, grit is very important. You may win or lose but you have to be gritty and handle both failure and success with the same attitude.
Grit is the grain of character. A grit mind strengthens all of your strengths. Thus you can clearly say grit is an important quality that you should have in your life.
I would like to conclude by suggesting to you this amazing book written by Angela Duckworth: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance