The Power of Grit: A Secret to Success
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I am an anime bigot.
It started way back when I was in grade school. I would go home right after school just to watch my favorite anime, Ghost Fighter.
The memory of how excited I felt hearing the intro song still lingers. And I find it kind of ridiculous on how great the impact it had on me considering it was already decades ago.
My love for anime never faded, In fact, it even became stronger.
The reason?
I am learning so much from the dynamic turn of events and characters.
All credits to the anime series, Naruto Shippuden. A Japanese manga about a ninja who constantly searches for recognition and dreams to become Hokage, a leader in their village who is acknowledged to be the strongest of all.
The reason?
I am learning so much from the dynamic turn of events and characters.
All credits to the anime series, Naruto Shippuden. A Japanese manga about a ninja who constantly searches for recognition and dreams to become Hokage, a leader in their village who is acknowledged to be the strongest of all.
He then trained as hard as he could to be unbeatable. Fast forward, I was watching one episode when Naruto was fighting Pain, a rogue ninja. He won not because he was the protagonist, but because of the incredible amount of persistence he showed.
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Then, what does Naruto have to do with my article?
Well, let's see about that.
First, let's take a look at the never-give-up psyche of Naruto. It's called GRIT.
Grit is defined as perseverance and passion for long term goals. It entails working hard toward a goal, maintaining effort and interest over years despite failure. It's the never-quit mentality.
A study by Angela Duckworth confirmed that the gritty individual approaches achievement as a marathon and his or her advantage is stamina. Whereas, disappointment or boredom signals to others that it's time to change trajectory and cut losses, the gritty individual stays the course.
It's grit that makes us continue our goal even if we fail millions of times.
It's grit that bestows us that burning desire of wanting something so badly.
It is grit that completes success.
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Naruto started as a naughty kid who only knows one thing: "Get everyone's attention because I will be the next Hokage.
He fought. He lost. He trained hard. Again and again and again.
But he never stopped, because he wanted to prove that he should be the next Hokage. Until one day, he won a battle.
It was a sweet and glorious victory.
Gritty people believe that the results of all the efforts they do right now may not be seen for a long time. However, they are certain that everything they do will sum up their outcome in the end.
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Possessing grit means being superhuman.
One perfect remark made by Harvey Deutschendorf clearly states that talent, IQ, education mean very little when persistence is lacking.
Here's the kicker: Why do we quit?
On Seth Godin's amazing book, The Dip:
There are five reasons you might fail to become the best in the world
1. You ran out of time (and quit)
2. You ran out of money (and quit)
3. You get scared (and quit)
4. You're not serious about it (and quit)
5. You lose interest (and quit)
How should we address these frustration barriers? Here are three tips on how to become more persistent in achieving our goals.
1. It's not about time management, it's about managing yourself
You know what separates successful people from others?
Yes! You are right, it's how they efficiently manage themselves. It's really not about time management.
We absolutely cannot change the fact that we only have twenty-four hours in a day, so instead of cramming to get things done, we should spend time to accomplish necessary tasks for better results.
Sounds familiar? Yeah it does. This powerful trait often drives the burning desire of our gritty folks.
We are often blinded by the world's most indiscreet belief that doing a certain task for a certain amount of time offers the key to a life in the fast-lane, but this wasn't entirely true.
The CCA Trio Program astonishingly said that the term "time management" creates a false impression of what a person is able to do. Time can't be managed because time is uncontrollable. We can only manage ourselves and the use of our time.
2. Money Problems?
The second reason why people quit is because of money. As the saying goes, the best things in life are free.
Money my friends is not the problem, the ideas is.
Gritty people knows this above all others. It's one of those setbacks that makes them even grittier. They do not stop just because they don't have money. They find a way to have money.
For them, working hard for their long term goal is more relevant. They know that once they achieve success, money comes next.
3. Have a Growth Mindset
An incredible study in Stanford University conducted by Carol Dweck believes that the ability to learn is not fixed. It can change with your effort.
When a person reads or learns about the brain and how it changes and grows in response to challenge. They're much more likely to persevere because they don't believe that failure is a permanent condition.
Remember the last three reasons why we quit? Growth mindset is pretty much the closest in addressing those inference.
Having a growth mindset means:
In other words, it is your capability of believing that you can improve. It is the not-yet mindset.
Not-yet.
It gives you a path into the future. It is understanding that your abilities can be improved. It's having a positive mindset that success is achieved by working hard and being passionate about it.
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Instead of thinking that success is being the best, think of success as doing your best and always focus on improving the way you do your work and manage your personal development.
Bring out the Naruto in you! Or best, let Naruto get jealous of your grit!
Do not be gripped by the Tyranny of Now and find someone who did worse than you. Do not run from the error. Embrace it.
Embrace it tightly like how a mother embraces her child.
Admit your mistakes and learn from it. Become gritty in becoming grittier.
Well, let's see about that.
First, let's take a look at the never-give-up psyche of Naruto. It's called GRIT.
Grit is defined as perseverance and passion for long term goals. It entails working hard toward a goal, maintaining effort and interest over years despite failure. It's the never-quit mentality.
A study by Angela Duckworth confirmed that the gritty individual approaches achievement as a marathon and his or her advantage is stamina. Whereas, disappointment or boredom signals to others that it's time to change trajectory and cut losses, the gritty individual stays the course.
It's grit that makes us continue our goal even if we fail millions of times.
It's grit that bestows us that burning desire of wanting something so badly.
It is grit that completes success.
***
Naruto started as a naughty kid who only knows one thing: "Get everyone's attention because I will be the next Hokage.
He fought. He lost. He trained hard. Again and again and again.
But he never stopped, because he wanted to prove that he should be the next Hokage. Until one day, he won a battle.
It was a sweet and glorious victory.
"All great achievements require time."
Maya Angelou
Gritty people believe that the results of all the efforts they do right now may not be seen for a long time. However, they are certain that everything they do will sum up their outcome in the end.
***
Possessing grit means being superhuman.
One perfect remark made by Harvey Deutschendorf clearly states that talent, IQ, education mean very little when persistence is lacking.
Here's the kicker: Why do we quit?
On Seth Godin's amazing book, The Dip:
There are five reasons you might fail to become the best in the world
1. You ran out of time (and quit)
2. You ran out of money (and quit)
3. You get scared (and quit)
4. You're not serious about it (and quit)
5. You lose interest (and quit)
How should we address these frustration barriers? Here are three tips on how to become more persistent in achieving our goals.
1. It's not about time management, it's about managing yourself
You know what separates successful people from others?
Yes! You are right, it's how they efficiently manage themselves. It's really not about time management.
We absolutely cannot change the fact that we only have twenty-four hours in a day, so instead of cramming to get things done, we should spend time to accomplish necessary tasks for better results.
Sounds familiar? Yeah it does. This powerful trait often drives the burning desire of our gritty folks.
We are often blinded by the world's most indiscreet belief that doing a certain task for a certain amount of time offers the key to a life in the fast-lane, but this wasn't entirely true.
The CCA Trio Program astonishingly said that the term "time management" creates a false impression of what a person is able to do. Time can't be managed because time is uncontrollable. We can only manage ourselves and the use of our time.
2. Money Problems?
The second reason why people quit is because of money. As the saying goes, the best things in life are free.
Money my friends is not the problem, the ideas is.
Gritty people knows this above all others. It's one of those setbacks that makes them even grittier. They do not stop just because they don't have money. They find a way to have money.
For them, working hard for their long term goal is more relevant. They know that once they achieve success, money comes next.
3. Have a Growth Mindset
An incredible study in Stanford University conducted by Carol Dweck believes that the ability to learn is not fixed. It can change with your effort.
When a person reads or learns about the brain and how it changes and grows in response to challenge. They're much more likely to persevere because they don't believe that failure is a permanent condition.
Remember the last three reasons why we quit? Growth mindset is pretty much the closest in addressing those inference.
Having a growth mindset means:
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Not-yet.
It gives you a path into the future. It is understanding that your abilities can be improved. It's having a positive mindset that success is achieved by working hard and being passionate about it.
***
Instead of thinking that success is being the best, think of success as doing your best and always focus on improving the way you do your work and manage your personal development.
Bring out the Naruto in you! Or best, let Naruto get jealous of your grit!
Do not be gripped by the Tyranny of Now and find someone who did worse than you. Do not run from the error. Embrace it.
Embrace it tightly like how a mother embraces her child.
Admit your mistakes and learn from it. Become gritty in becoming grittier.
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