What is Grit?
The combination of passion and sustained persistence toward long-term goals — staying the course even when progress is slow and obstacles are discouraging. Grit is the engine of all lasting achievement.
When you might feel grit
Grit is a specific form of perseverance, which itself is a type of courage. You might experience this feeling in situations where courage is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define grit.