TLDR:Ā Grit in business is often touted as the key to success for self-made entrepreneurs. And teaching it is as tough as making kale salads trendy. But is it all you need to make it? While gritās part of the success recipe, itās not the whole meal. Find out why.
šļøāāļø What is Grit?
šØāš Can You Learn Grit?
šŖ The Takeaway
Grit is defined in the dictionary as theĀ combination of resolve, determination, and perseveranceĀ even against discouraging odds.
No, this is notĀ a Phil Collinsā song. This is about being able to gather up strength and keep moving forward.
Think about the greatest entrepreneurs of history. Jobs, Gates, Zuck. Success did not come on a silver platter.
In fact, it is consideredĀ that facing adversity in early stages of our lives might help to build up characterĀ and a positive attitude against difficult times.
According to several psychologists, grit is the determining factor for success.
šØāš CAN YOU LEARN GRIT?
Teaching Grit is like trying to teach someone to spontaneously like kale salads ā itās complex and not everyoneās cup of tea. Although it may be good for them!
Even experts admit weāre in murky waters on how to teach this trait.Ā Itās like trying to teach ambition, or how Apollo saw the Eye of The Tiger in Rocky. Itās unrealistic.
Grit is considered a stable personality trait, like being naturally organized or detail-oriented. Trying to change this is as tough as trying to become a morning person overnight.
Sure, our personalities evolve over time, shaped by our experiences and environment, but predicting this change is like trying to guess the next viral TikTok dance.
But is learning grit impossible? Hell, no.Ā There are several ways to do it. And it is probably a worthwhile investment.
š THE TAKEAWAY
So, shall you drop everything and become the next NAVY seal of business? #grindset
While it canāt hurt to be gritty,Ā letās not put all our eggs in the grit basket.
Sure, grit gets you through the door of pain, but what about intelligence, creativity, and letās not forget, good olā luck?
Success is like a cocktail ā it needs more than one ingredient.Ā Grit is probably necessary but not sufficient to guarantee success.
And we are not alone in this. Famous podcaster Shaan Puri said it best,Ā its not about working harder, but working smarter. The hardest worker is not always the richest (otherwise all line cooks would be billionaires).
Sometimes, you can have all the grit in the world, but if youāre playing the wrong game, the outcome will be sub-optimal.
Keep reading CityChad to learn the right games to play.