In the same way that actual grit accumulates in the cracks and crevices of the landscape, our cultural insistence on possessing grit has gradually come to the forefront of child-rearing and education ...

This piece originally appeared on The Conversation. This piece originally appeared on The Conversation. In the same way that actual grit accumulates in the cracks and crevices of the landscape, our ...

Grit is the ability to persevere through difficulty, to stay committed when the excitement fades and to keep moving forward when the path gets steep. It’s not about talent. It’s not about luck. It’s ...