Jonathan Dimbleby

I have to grit my teeth sometimes, knowing I am going to be written about. But I think it is my life, and I don't want to get people interested in debating it. But I do feel that if you are going to put yourself about as a public person on a television screen, there's a curiosity.

British Writer

Barack Obama

Our brand of democracy is hard. But I can promise that a year from now, when I no longer hold this office, I'll be right there with you as a citizen - inspired by those voices of fairness and vision, of grit and good humor and kindness that have helped America travel so far.

American President

Michelle Visage

RuPaul's Drag Race' is a show about love, art, passion, acceptance, and the quest for finding America's next drag superstar. No show on the telly box has more grit than these queens.

American Musician

Tony Goldwyn

We need a president with experience and the wisdom and the grit to stand up to bullies who tell women that they should be punished for making their own decisions.

American Actor

Angela Duckworth

The parenting style that is good for grit is also the parenting style good for most other things: Be really, really demanding, and be very, very supportive.

American Psychologist

Wade Davis

Heroes are never perfect, but they're brave, they're authentic, they're courageous, determined, discreet, and they've got grit.

Canadian Scientist

Lacey Evans

The way that I've been raised and the things I've had to do has given me grit that is unmatchable unless you were beside me.

American Athlete

Richard Eyre

I can't think of anyone I admire who isn't fuelled by self-doubt. It's an essential ingredient. It's the grit in the oyster.

British Director

Joe Biden

We're going to be OK because of the American people. They have more grit, determination and courage than you can imagine.

Huda Kattan

I think my story relates. When I started out, all I had was my passion and grit.

Iraqi Entertainer

Use 'grit' to describe the irritating feel of tiny particles.

Physical Sensation

'Grit' often implies toughness or hardiness of the particles.

Not Just Dirt

Use 'grit' to admire someone's resolve in tough situations.

Emotional Strength

When talking about someone’s 'grit', the tone is usually respectful.

Admiration Tone

Grits are a staple in Southern American cooking, not just coarse meal.

Cultural Dish

Think of 'grits' as similar to oatmeal or porridge when served.

Breakfast Food

Used metaphorically to show someone is enduring something unpleasant.

Enduring Pain

Suggests a person is bracing themselves to continue despite difficulties.

Determination Show

 ourselves the shining trophies on ourselves can never win tomorrow's game you and I know deeper down there's always a chance to win the crown but when we fail to give our best we simply haven't met the test of giving all and saving none until the game is really won I'm showing what is meant by grit are playing through another's quip I'm

True success - John...

 but they're also building their growth mindset, they're building grit, perseverance, they're taking agency over their learning. And all sorts of beautiful things can start to happen in the actual classroom. Instead of it being focused on the lecture, students can interact with each other. They can get deeper mastery over the material.

Let's teach for mastery...

 The shining trophies on our shelves can never win tomorrow's game. You and I know deeper down, there's always a chance to win the crown. But when we fail to give our best, we simply haven't met the test, of giving all and saving none until the game is really won; of showing what is meant by grit; of playing through when others quit;

The difference between...

 It is all of us caring for each other. We can't do it alone. We need each other. Making that happen in real life is, of course, easier said than done. And one of the things that is my little reminder to myself is that when I feel like I need more grit, what I actually need is more help.

Emily Nagoski and Amelia...

 They embrace their trauma and hardships as key elements of who they've become, and know that without those experiences, they might not have developed the muscle and grit required to become successful. One of my colleagues had his life completely upended

Why the best hire might...

 it's the idea that regardless of where you begin in life if you work hard enough you'll make it to the top if you don't it's because you didn't try hard enough our ability to succeed in society is much less determined by our grit or

How to disrupt...

 It was grit. Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years,

Grit: the power of...

 almost superhuman and while talent plays a role and these people's feats and their successes it's not what makes their ideas of reality it's grit creativity passion kindness and love that's the human spirit

What It Takes to Be an...

 And it wasn't social intelligence. It wasn't good looks, physical health, and it wasn't I.Q. It was grit. Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals.

The strongest predictor...

 Always the right. But this has a cost. Each time they grab a fish, they also take in a mouthful of mud. The grit gradually wears down their teeth.