The Grit Site is the Intellectual Property of EquipU4 and the Tracking Unit, Stellenbosch Universiy, 2011What is grit? Grit is defined as “perseverance and passion for long-term goals.” Individuals high in grit are able to maintain their determination and motivation over long periods of time despite experiences with failure and adversity. Their passion and commitment towards the long-term objective is the overriding factor that provides the stamina required to “stay the course” amid challenges and set-backs. Essentially, the grittier person is focused on winning the marathon, not the sprint.The Grit Scale: An IntroductionThe Grit Scale was designed by Angela Lee Duckworth of the University of Pennsilvania in America and is an eight item self-report questionnaire which measures trait-level perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Among adults, the Grit Scale was associated with educational attainment and fewer career changes. Among adolescents, the Grit Scale longitudinally predicted Grade Point Average and, inversely, hours watching television. Among cadets at the United States Military Academy, West Point, the Grit Scale predicted retention. Among Scripps National Spelling Bee competitors, the Grit Scale predicted final round attained, a relationship mediated by lifetime spelling practice.Stellenbosch University has the permission to use this instrument to investigate the relationship between the grit of our students and their academic performance. We are grateful for your participation! In return you will get feedback regarding your score and will also get access to multimedia modules that will inspire you to become grittier! Proposed Action PlanStep 1Complete the Grit Scale (second option in the top menu), study your score and feedback and encourage your friends to complete it too.Step 2Get inspired by the collection of inspirations available from the top menu.Step 3Listen to the audio books on goal setting and self-confidence - they should help you to become grittier!Step 4Integrate the advice from the tips section in your life and answer the coaching questions on a regular basis (pages available from the top menu).Learn MoreAlso have a look at the "Research" page and remember to read what other students thought about the process.Please NoteThe inspirations and audio books utilize Flash and will therefore not play on devices like the Apple iPad and Apple iPhone that do not support Flash.
The Grit Site is the Intellectual Property of EquipU4 and the Tracking Unit, Stellenbosch Universiy, 2011
What is grit?
Grit is defined as “perseverance and passion for long-term goals.” Individuals high in grit are able to maintain their determination and
motivation over long periods of time despite experiences with failure and adversity. Their passion and commitment towards the long-
term objective is the overriding factor that provides the stamina required to “stay the course” amid challenges and set-backs. 
Essentially, the grittier person is focused on winning the marathon, not the sprint.
The Grit Scale: An Introduction
The Grit Scale was designed by Angela Lee Duckworth of the University of Pennsilvania in America and is an eight item self-report
questionnaire which measures trait-level perseverance and passion for long-term goals.
Among adults, the Grit Scale was associated with educational attainment and fewer career changes. Among adolescents, the Grit
Scale longitudinally predicted Grade Point Average and, inversely, hours watching television. Among cadets at the United States
Military Academy, West Point, the Grit Scale predicted retention. Among Scripps National Spelling Bee competitors, the Grit Scale
predicted final round attained, a relationship mediated by lifetime spelling practice.
Stellenbosch University has the permission to use this instrument to investigate the relationship between the grit of our students
and their academic performance. We are grateful for your participation! In return you will get feedback regarding your score and
will also get access to multimedia modules that will inspire you to become grittier!
Proposed Action Plan
Step 1
Complete the Grit Scale (second option in the top menu), study your score and feedback and encourage your friends to complete
it too.
Step 2
Get inspired by the collection of inspirations available from the top menu.
Step 3
Listen to the audio books on goal setting and self-confidence - they should help you to become grittier!
Step 4
Integrate the advice from the tips section in your life and answer the coaching questions on a regular basis (pages available from
the top menu).
Learn More
Also have a look at the "Research" page and remember to read what other students thought about the process.
Please Note
The inspirations and audio books utilize Flash and will therefore not play on devices like the Apple iPad and Apple iPhone that do
not support Flash.
