Grit is a characteristic that has been defined as having an indomitable spirit and the tendency to sustain interest in and effort toward very long-term goals. At the highest levels of sport, grit is viewed as a key indicator of potential future success. This ability to persist is something that Olympians in all sports seem to share. Angela Duckworth, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is at the forefront of studying grit and she gives some suggestions on how we might help develop this trait in our kids. Check out the video below.
