GRIT
GRIT is NOT at all about stubbornly pursuing—at all costs—every single low level goal on your list. Sure, you should try hard—even a little longer than you might think necessary. But don’t beat your head against the wall attempting to follow through on something that is, merely, a means to a more important end.
GRIT is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. GRIT is having stamina. GRIT is sticking with your future, day-in, day-out. Not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years. And working really hard to make that future a reality. GRIT is living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint. -Angela Duckworth