The truth about grit #hackedu
grit isn’t just about stubborn perseverance - it’s also about finding a goal that can sustain our interest for years at a time. Consider two children learning to play the piano, each with the same level of raw talent and each expending the same effort toward musical training. However, while one child focuses on the piano, the other child experiments with the saxophone and cello. “The kid who sticks with one instrument is demonstrating grit,” Duckworth says. “Maybe it’s more fun to try something new, but high levels of achievement require a certain single-mindedness.”
Is it a surprise that scientists are finally discovering that setting a goal and sticking with it, "Grit", is the secret to success? Probably not. However, the science does provide some insights that might help us harness, increase, instill, and hack "Grit". That's good news. Given the state of the world, we can all use a little more "Grit".
This article,"The truth about grit", explores what some scientist are researching and finding... such as that IQ is important but not a "key" for success and that we can motivate children to be grittier.
Good luck Hacking and teaching "Grit".
