Persistence, Grit & Perseverance
Persistence, grit, and perseverance describe the capacity to keep working effectively toward goals that take months or years and that include setbacks along the way. The trait combines passion for a longer-term aim with disciplined effort on the unglamorous near-term work that compounds into expertise. Research consistently links grit with outcomes in technical and skilled-trade careers, where mastery is rarely achieved on the first attempt.
