In 1968, Charles Portis’ book True Grit was released. The book and two subsequent movies told the story of a young woman’s pursuit of justice in the American West circa the 1870s. But that plot was ...

Mental toughness is often the difference between success and failure in a high-pressure situation. For freerunner Hazal Nehir, who made a name for herself jumping across gaps between rooftops, her ...

Grit is the ability to persevere through difficulty, to stay committed when the excitement fades and to keep moving forward when the path gets steep. It’s not about talent. It’s not about luck. It’s ...

The world loves a good underdog story. From small-town athletes making it to the Olympics to self-taught entrepreneurs building billion-dollar companies, these tales captivate us because they ...

But what exactly is grit, and how do we build it? Grit, literally defined, is mental toughness and courage. It’s the moment you pick yourself up after a failure and try again. It’s when you decide not ...

How can some competitive athletes push through injuries, losses and years of training without giving up, while others throw in the towel? The idea of grit—the ability to push through setbacks and keep ...

Here's another good reason for kids to participate in organized sports: They can develop the "grit" that helps them overcome challenges as adults, a new study suggests. Grit is defined as the ...

Nagging your kid won’t help them to develop resilience and determination. This will, according to psychologist and ‘Grit’ author Angela Duckworth.

Parties are like parents: They want their people to develop grit. How did Donald Trump do so well in Iowa despite blizzard conditions and icy roads? Gritty voters who clomped to caucus when the ...