Grit

Agar blocks of the stem TR-S1 endophyte were cut from the pure strain actively growing on PDA Petri dishes and transferred to 1 L Erlenmeyer flasks containing a 200 g sized recipe of Corn Grit Agar(CGA). TR-S1 endophyte was incubated at room temperature at 26-28C for 21 days. Fungal metabolites were then extracted by acetone which was then partitioned with ethyl acetate and methanol respectively. TLC analysis of the ethyl acetate fraction revealed the characteristic blue spots of polyketides…

What is grit? Grit to me seems like perseverance. The lady from the TED talk describe it as ‘sticking with things over the very long term until you master them.” So I would say that my definition of grit is a good definition for the term. So the next question is where does grit come from? Can it be taught or is it something a person is born with? After looking through articles on the subject and re-watching the TED talk I believe that it can possible for both to happen. I believe that grit is…

GRIT Grit is defined in the dictionary as "perseverance and passion for long-term goals." In her Ted talk; Grit: The power of passion and perseverance, Angela Lee Duckworth talks about the necessity of grit and how we can get our kids grittier, I agree with Ms. Duckworth and feel that what she said made complete sense. In the following paragraphs, I will argue how it doesn’t take someone with great talent to achieve great things, it doesn’t matter the family income or background to be…

time I read True Grit, I adored it, as many had before me. Author Charles Portis masterfully draws the reader into the book, igniting both laughter and intrigue, as the story is lived through the eyes of its young heroine, Mattie Ross. She has recently lost her father, gunned down by their hired hand, Tom Chaney, while in Fort Smith, Arkansas on business. This sets Mattie on a crusade for vengeance. She tracks down U.S. Marshall Rooster Cogburn, a man she has been told has "grit”, and along with…

student with grits and a college student who does not have grits. There are many differences between a college student with and without grits. There are not many similarities between these two college students. A college student with grits is more likely to achieve their mindset goals. A college student without grits is more likely to not have as much knowledge as a person with grits. If I had to choose whether to have grits or to be without grits, I would choose to have grits. Having…

Grit can be defined based on someone’s act and attitude towards any situation. Despite the many challenges and obstacles that are given, a gritty person tends to stick to their goals and achieve it. Angela Duckworth proclaimed “New psychological research suggests that grit – defined as endurance is pursuit of long-term goals and an ability to persist in the face of adversity – is a key part of what makes people successful.” (Health). Once you can develop true grit you can overcome anything the…

Grit is what one needs for success and to keep success. Grit is one of the most important aspects to gaining a goal wanted. In college, grit is important to a student because, without grit, the student can fail multiple times. People usually go to college to pursue a career after and without grit people wouldn’t graduate. Therefore those people will not be able to pursue that career they want. Mr. Hoque says in an article for business insider, “I believe grit is an attitude; it's your belief…

Does grit really determine how well one will be in college and in life? Marcus Crede for one doesn’t believe in Angela Duckworth’s research to show and prove how those with a higher grit affects how successful they will be in the future. In her article “MacArthur 'Genius' Angela Duckworth Responds To A New Critique Of Grit,” Anya Kamenetz discusses assistant professor of psychology Marcus Crede’s assessment of grit, which he states “is far less important than has commonly been assumed...And it…

more in life? Grit is the answer. It is a predictor of success and shows a person's strength of character. Grit means to meet a goal that is hard to reach and it simply shows more than a person’s ability to learn fast. The key to being successful, is grit. In “The key to success? Grit,” Angela Lee Duckworth stated, "...One characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success. It wasn't social intelligence, it wasn't good looks, physical health,and it wasn't IQ: It was grit. Grit is…

Grit and growth mindset are two critical components in living a successful life. Without grit nobody can achieve high goals and continue to strive. Without growth mindset you won’t expand your horizons to new ideas and try to accomplish new tasks. Growth Mindsetand grit help one achieve on academics, personal life, and career. Grit and growth mindset will help you achieve higher academics. Grit helps because if you have low grades having grit will help you raise them. I experienced grit…