SHANNON WELBOURN Crabtree Publishing Company www crabtreebooks com
WHAT IS GRIT Can you think about a time in your life when you became discouraged or felt like giving up Did you find a way to finish what you started Or were you stopped in your tracks Grit is a mindset that includes the character qualities of persistence and determination It is also being resilient and strong despite any obstacles that you encounter People with grit finish what they start and resist giving up Everyone has the ability to develop grit 44
Each time things don’t go exactly how we want we have an opportunity We can feel discouraged and sad or we can show our strength and determination How we learn and grow from these challenges helps us to develop grit Each time we fail and try again our grit becomes stronger The challenges we face can become opportunities to build grit STEP FURTHER What is something in your life that could benefit from a gritty attitude 5
