Part 5/8:
- Repetition, reflection, and refinement
This structured practice helps lay the foundation for perseverance and grit.
3. Purpose
Purpose plays a critical role in fortifying our grit. Duckworth illustrates this through a metaphor involving three bricklayers, each of whom views their work differently. The individual who connects their labor to a higher purpose—“I am building the house of God”—is likely to exhibit more grit. A survey of American adults revealed that while enjoyment of work is common, those with a higher sense of purpose demonstrate greater grit.