Grit: firmness of mind or spirit; unyielding courage in the face of hardship. Grit goes beyond determination—it's the passion and perseverance that drives people to push through challenges and ...

In spring 1996, I was a young second-degree black belt and college intern for Northwestern Mutual. I was training hard and learning in the classroom and the office about the world of finance and how ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. As we continue on the journey of life, we learn that the road is filled with countless obstacles, setbacks, and challenges that hinder ...

Parents and teachers love the story of The Little Engine That Could. We root for the small engine who struggles up the mountain, puffing, “I think I can! I think I can!” until it finally makes it to ...

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 ...

Tiger Woods stands at the eighth green Thursday during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Danielle Parhizkaran USA TODAY NETWORK In 2007, Angela Duckworth published a paper entitled “Grit ...

Corporate cubicles have the ability to suck the life out of some people. That was certainly true for me. Back at the beginning of my career, I had fulfilled my parents’ expectations by going to ...