THE 'GRIT' TEST

Angela Lee Duckworth introduced the concept of 'grit' to determine success. Duckworth had a corporate sector background before leaving it all to become an educator. She then moved on to research and is now a Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and the founder and CEO of the non-profit Character Lab. She defines 'grit' as passion and perseverance for long-term goals. 

"One way to think about grit is to consider what grit isn’t. Grit isn’t talent. Grit isn’t luck. Grit isn’t how intensely, for the moment, you want something. Instead, grit is about having what some researchers call an "ultimate concern"–a goal you care about so much that it organizes and gives meaning to almost everything you do. And grit is holding steadfast to that goal. Even when you fall down. Even when you screw up. Even when progress toward that goal is halting or slow. Talent and luck matter to success. But talent and luck are no guarantee of grit. And in the very long run, I think grit may matter as least as much, if not more."

| Angela Lee Duckworth |

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The 'grit test' was developed by Duckworth to support teachers and coaches to prompt self-reflection amongst their students. Scroll down to take the test for free now and begin a conversation about your evolving passion and perseverance to succeed.