An individual that's gritty doesn't let any obstacles or difficulties hold them back from accomplishing a desired goal. When a person has a growth mindset they are very grit because they maintain a long term persistence of effort . On the other hand , people with a growth mindset aren't similar to ones with a fixed mindset. Having a fixed mindset means that when an individual is faced with a problem or difficulty , instead of working at that the issue they would rather give up and never overcome the challenges.
The article "Angela Duckworth and the Research on Grit" by Emily Handford, she described being gritty as "tendency not to abandon tasks in the face of obstacles" ( pg. 51). Handfords article shows the Duckworth's research had the idea that being gritty means to work hard and focus on a task, even with obstacles in the way. Personally, I have struggled in school my whole life . Having teachers as parents and two older sisters who are successful in school , I was really demotivated to pass my classes . I have been through 3 tutors and it …show more content…
77). Dweck's article goes in details and illustrates examples of a fixed mindset and a growth mindset . A great example provided in the article explains the two mindsets view on failing a midterm. A person with a fixed mindset will feel "utter failure and paralysis" . A person with a growth mindset would think of it as a bump in the end the road and to just work harder at it . I believe that throughout any obstacles you may have , thinking positive about a bad situation can get you to a good outcome. My sister has influenced me with her growth mindset . Her admiration to her goals show how serious she was on achieving her academic goals. With my struggles in school it truly motivates me to see her high
The article "Angela Duckworth and the Research on Grit" by Emily Handford, she described being gritty as "tendency not to abandon tasks in the face of obstacles" ( pg. 51). Handfords article shows the Duckworth's research had the idea that being gritty means to work hard and focus on a task, even with obstacles in the way. Personally, I have struggled in school my whole life . Having teachers as parents and two older sisters who are successful in school , I was really demotivated to pass my classes . I have been through 3 tutors and it …show more content…
77). Dweck's article goes in details and illustrates examples of a fixed mindset and a growth mindset . A great example provided in the article explains the two mindsets view on failing a midterm. A person with a fixed mindset will feel "utter failure and paralysis" . A person with a growth mindset would think of it as a bump in the end the road and to just work harder at it . I believe that throughout any obstacles you may have , thinking positive about a bad situation can get you to a good outcome. My sister has influenced me with her growth mindset . Her admiration to her goals show how serious she was on achieving her academic goals. With my struggles in school it truly motivates me to see her high