Part 9/12:
Exploring the nature of grit further, Duckworth discusses the challenges in measuring this quality. While tools like the grit scale exist, she points out their limitations, including the potential for faking responses. Unlike IQ tests, which provide objective measurements, grit relies on subjective self-assessments, which can be influenced by numerous factors, including one’s frame of reference. She emphasizes that grit should not be evaluated in isolation but rather in conjunction with other indicators of potential.