Margaret Perlis Grit Summary
What is Grit? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, grit in the context of behavior is defined as “firmness of character, indomitable spirt.” As a student we deal with grit daily, after reading this article Duckworth helps understand that “Grit is sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years, and working really hard to make that future a reality.” Margaret M. Perlis, author, explains in this article her opinions and some research studies of the 5 characteristics
(Courage, Conscientiousness, Perseverance, Resilience and Passion) of grit that some students have today. Perlis spoke with a few close friends who have worked in education with adolescents for over 40 years, they
were talking about students. Perlis asked what do they feel has changed with regards to the character of kids, her friends all replied, “GRIT”. It seems to be a very serious concern among teachers that students these days are growing soft. After Ms. Perlis did a little research she discovered that researchers have been measuring in the lab what her friends have been observing in the field. The word grit plays in success to a topic spearhead by American psychologist, Angela Duckworth who is the forefront of the field after she deliver a TED TALK which millions of people have viewed, states “Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals,” Ms. Duckworth research is conducted in the context of exceptional performance and success in the traditional sense, it requires it to be measured by test scores, degrees and medals over an extended period of time. According to Duckworth qualities of courageous people include patience, the ability to believe the unbelievable, and the guts to say “no”. They are not afraid of taking a stand, nor of asking for help. They are able to forgive and move on quickly, but also to stay the course when everyone else has giving up. Conscientiousness implies a desire to do a task well and are efficient and organized, not resting until the job is done right. Persevere means to start and continue steadfastly on the path towards any goal you set and frequently this factor alone is the difference between failure and success. While a key component of grit is resilience, it draws your head up, moves you forward, and helps you despite any obstacles you may face along the way. Passionate people take responsibility for their lives they are not afraid to ask for support, are driven by goals, and result-oriented.
Teddy Roosevelt, a Grand Sire of Grit, spoke about the importance of overcoming fear and managing vulnerability in an address he made at the Sorbonne in 1907. He stated: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strived valiantly; who errs, who comes again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.”
(Courage, Conscientiousness, Perseverance, Resilience and Passion) of grit that some students have today. Perlis spoke with a few close friends who have worked in education with adolescents for over 40 years, they
were talking about students. Perlis asked what do they feel has changed with regards to the character of kids, her friends all replied, “GRIT”. It seems to be a very serious concern among teachers that students these days are growing soft. After Ms. Perlis did a little research she discovered that researchers have been measuring in the lab what her friends have been observing in the field. The word grit plays in success to a topic spearhead by American psychologist, Angela Duckworth who is the forefront of the field after she deliver a TED TALK which millions of people have viewed, states “Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals,” Ms. Duckworth research is conducted in the context of exceptional performance and success in the traditional sense, it requires it to be measured by test scores, degrees and medals over an extended period of time. According to Duckworth qualities of courageous people include patience, the ability to believe the unbelievable, and the guts to say “no”. They are not afraid of taking a stand, nor of asking for help. They are able to forgive and move on quickly, but also to stay the course when everyone else has giving up. Conscientiousness implies a desire to do a task well and are efficient and organized, not resting until the job is done right. Persevere means to start and continue steadfastly on the path towards any goal you set and frequently this factor alone is the difference between failure and success. While a key component of grit is resilience, it draws your head up, moves you forward, and helps you despite any obstacles you may face along the way. Passionate people take responsibility for their lives they are not afraid to ask for support, are driven by goals, and result-oriented.
Teddy Roosevelt, a Grand Sire of Grit, spoke about the importance of overcoming fear and managing vulnerability in an address he made at the Sorbonne in 1907. He stated: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strived valiantly; who errs, who comes again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.”