103 Quotes About Grit

The focus on talent distracts us from something that is at least as important, and that is effort. As much as talent counts, effort counts twice.

There are no shortcuts to excellence

Thus ended the first and adventurous part of his existence. What followed was so different that, but for the reality of sorrow which remained with him, this strange part must have resembled a dream.

Above everything else I've done, I've always said I've had more guts than I've got talent.

When our commitment is wavering, the best way to stay on track is to consider the progress we've already made. As we recognize what we've invested and attained, it seems like a waste to give up, and our confidence and commitment surge.

You can't simply will yourself to like things, either. As Jeff Bezos has observed, 'One of the huge mistakes people make is that they try to force an interest on themselves.

Follow your passion was not the message I heard growing up. Instead, I was told that the practical realities of surviving "in the real world" were far more important than any person living a "sheltered life" such as my own could imagine. I was warned that overly idealistic dreams of "finding something I loved" could in fact be a breadcrumb trail into poverty and disappointment.

Never tell her that something is impossible, because she'll kill herself proving you wrong.

Successful people aren't born successful. Behind it all there is hardwork, persistence and a lot of grit.