Use the grit scale questions developed by Dr. Angela Duckworth to assess your grit. There are no right or wrong answers, just answer honestly, considering how you compare to most people. At the end, you’ll get a score that reflects how passionate and persevering you see yourself to be before diving into the Grit and Growth Mindset Project.
Angela Duckworth is the originator of grit. This TED talk explains her theory of “grit” as a predictor of success.
Though not directly about grit, this podcast discusses the importance of sticking through the hard parts, with tips on how to do so. The bonus podcast discusses what causes burnout, what it does to our bodies, and how we can move through the emotional exhaustion.
Based on a panel discussion at NAWL’s 2013 Annual Conference, “Dust Yourself Off and Keep on Going: Improving Your Grit & Mindset to Overcome the Challenges that Women Face in the Practice of Law,” this article focuses on Milana Hogan’s research into two traits, grit and mindset, and their correlation with women’s success in the law.
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Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain’s capacity to learn and to solve problems. This talk describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve.
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These videos provide a case study of growth mindset, resilience, and grit. Judith Heumann has been involved on the international front working with disabled people’s organizations and governments around the world to advance the human rights of disabled people.
Carson Bylow was in 5th Grade when he recorded this video. He wrote his talk about growth and fixed mindsets and shared his struggle - and precocious wisdom.
Shannon Huffman Polson coaches people on developing grit in their careers and workplaces. Like building a muscle, the process begins with recognizing your story and understanding your core purpose. Polson explains how it is possible to strengthen this skill, even during the stress and strain of severe challenges - like a pandemic.
Shine Theory is an investment, over the long term, in helping someone be their best self—and relying on their help in return. Not directly about grit, this focuses on lifting each other up and providing support to one another - which fuels grit and growth mindset.
This article highlights why rest is such an important aspect to being effective, resilient, gritty.
Alison Levine served as the team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition. Her TED Talk focuses on the grit of leading this all women Mount Everest expedition.
The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession would like to thank the ABA Antitrust Women.Connected Committee for their contributions to the 21 Day Grit and Growth Mindset Project.