Duckworth's Theory Of Grit Essay

In one of her TED Talks, Dr. Angela Duckworth explains how her theory of grit can be a predictor of a person’s success. According to her, grit is defined as “passion and perseverance for very long-term goals” (qtd in Duckworth). After hearing her talk about grit, I found myself agreeing with what she had to say and also thinking that someone who definitely show the trait of grit is my father and how in his own way he has taught that same trait as well. Of the many traits that my father has passed on to me, one I feel that is most important is grit.
A characteristic of grit that my father and I both is that we would both consider ourselves to determined individuals. Throughout his life and career my father has shown determination on numerous occasions. When he was young, many people believed that my father would not finish high school, but rather listen to those people he worked hard and studied in order to graduate and receive his diploma. With his education, he went on to attend a trade school where he earned his …show more content…
My father shows persistence by constantly proving himself and to others that he does not give up when he sets his mind to accomplishing a goal. As my father worked toward earning his teaching certificate many people questioned his ability. However, he proved them wrong and received his certification through hardwork and rigorous studying. My father was also persistent when it came to his golf game. He worked diligently for several years proving to himself that he would not give up when the game became challenging. Some ways that I have shown persistence is when I am learning something new. Softball did not come naturally to me when I first started, but I stuck with it and developed my skills until I became the experienced player that I am now. I am also persistent in my calculus class; I am constantly asking questions about the subject until I have a full