In 1968, Charles Portis’ book True Grit was released. The book and two subsequent movies told the story of a young woman’s pursuit of justice in the American West circa the 1870s. But that plot was ...

A recent study shows that a new program can increase "grit" and self-efficacy in adolescents. Approximately 16,000 young people will soon have access to this program each year. "We want to awaken ...

Grit is the ability to persevere through difficulty, to stay committed when the excitement fades and to keep moving forward when the path gets steep. It’s not about talent. It’s not about luck. It’s ...

How can some competitive athletes push through injuries, losses and years of training without giving up, while others throw in the towel? The idea of grit—the ability to push through setbacks and keep ...

Parties are like parents: They want their people to develop grit. How did Donald Trump do so well in Iowa despite blizzard conditions and icy roads? Gritty voters who clomped to caucus when the ...