Work Smarter to Master the Hustle: Learn to Grow Your Grit!

Everyone is racing to the top. Most people are parading their accomplishments on social media, promoting their passion projects, showcasing new purchases, and sharing travel reels. Seeing these curated and edited posts online, it’s easy to get hooked on offers promising quick riches with seemingly minimal effort and risks involved. Except there are no shortcuts to success. It takes diligent work, the right mindset, and sustained action to reach your goals. Put simply, you need GRIT to win and master your side hustle.??

Got Grit??

According to psychologist Angela Duckworth, grit is a significant predictor of success in various aspects of life, both in kids and adults. It is defined as the combination of perseverance and passion to achieve long-term goals.?

You can think of grit as the relentless drive that keeps pushing you forward against all odds, amidst challenges, and more especially, during setbacks. It's not just about working hard (though that's part of it), but about making consistent effort over time until you reach your desired result.??

Grow Your Grit??

The good news is that grit can be learned, nurtured, practiced, and developed over time. If having more grit means more chances of success, then you should do everything in your control to be “grittier”.

So, how do you grow your grit?

1. Pursue your interests and find your passion.????

Being exposed to different cultures and experiences naturally sparks your interest to know and learn more. Thus, when you follow your curiosity, it doesn’t only increase your knowledge but also allows you to discover more about yourself and find something you’re really passionate about.?

Once you realize your passion, it’s time to find the right mentor or resources to harness your full potential.

1. Set long-term goals and be stubborn about achieving them.??

You can’t work persistently if you don’t have a specific goal in mind. Having a clear vision of what you want to achieve in the long run gives you direction and keeps you motivated.

Grit does not only mean committing to your goals but also having the courage and discipline to refuse to do something else. This way, you eliminate distractions and minimize interruptions. You can focus all your time and energy on directly working towards your goals, thereby increasing the chances of actually accomplishing them.??

“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say ‘no’ to almost everything,” - Warren Buffett

1. Develop a growth mindset and embrace challenges.??

There will always be problems and pressure in life. It is how you effectively deal with these stressors that develop your mental strength. When you adopt a positive attitude and growth mindset during these tough times, you gradually build your grit and resiliency.??

A way to approach a challenge is to consider it as something you earned instead of something you need to endure. Think of it this way: if you stay in your comfort zone, act within your limits, and play to your strengths, will you encounter any problems? Hardly.

So when you do, it means you are growing and have the opportunity to learn, and practice grit. Will you give up or power through? Just remember that every failure and challenge you face enhances your capacity to persevere, builds resilience, and develops your grit.

1. Take time to rest and recharge. (You deserve it!)????♀?

Working hard, even when you feel passionate about work, can take a heavy toll on one’s health, leading to exhaustion and burnout. To maintain the balance between work and passion, you also have to prioritize rest and recovery. Physical and mental rest boosts energy and improves overall well-being.

Take regular breaks within the day or the work week to unwind and detach from work. It can also be a time for you to get in touch with your inner self, reignite your passion, and realign your thoughts and actions. After taking a well-deserved rest, you’ll feel refreshed, motivated, and ready to take on anything.?

Master the Hustle with Grit??

Now that we know the power of grit, how do you use it to succeed in your hustle?

For starters, look for side hustle ideas that match your hobbies, values, and interests. Are you into fashion or arts? Explore side jobs in graphic design, photography, or selling digital products.?

You can also try activities that may not be related to your current skill set but you find interesting. You may be intrigued by how to create user-generated content, do a podcast, or write an e-book. These are all legit and profitable ventures to pursue.??

Here at Fud, we believe in putting in the work and working smarter to get to your goals. We created a platform to help you explore different side hustle ideas, connect with other fustlers, unlock opportunities, and build a community.?

It is a safe space to develop a growth mindset, grow your grit, and share your journey with other individuals who have the same passion for side hustle success.

A growing roster of credible mentors with various expertise produces engaging content and step-by-step guides regularly, to help jumpstart your side hustle, motivate you, give honest feedback, celebrate your wins, and learn from failures. Their mission is to equip you with the right tools so you can hustle smarter and master the hustle.??

Are you ready to take on the challenge??

Join Fud now and let’s master the hustle together!??