Re:I was tricked into thinking I had “grit”
by secondbreakfast on Wednesday May 06, 2020 @02:47AM
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I agree with you that grit means pushing through adversity.
Specifically in my life, I've pushed through adversity when I cared more about trying than I did about the outcome.
It's hard to quantify, but I've only recently enjoyed running. For years, I tried to run consistently and always gave up. Then, I moved to Sun Valley for a ski season. As the snow melted, I started running outside each morning. I looked forward to the cold air, the quiet mountains, the snow-capped scenery. Nothing changed in how I understood the importance of exercise. I just enjoyed getting outside more.
Reflecting on areas where I've been told I "showed grit," they've really been areas where I naturally was interested - regardless of the outcome.
Specifically in my life, I've pushed through adversity when I cared more about trying than I did about the outcome.
It's hard to quantify, but I've only recently enjoyed running. For years, I tried to run consistently and always gave up. Then, I moved to Sun Valley for a ski season. As the snow melted, I started running outside each morning. I looked forward to the cold air, the quiet mountains, the snow-capped scenery. Nothing changed in how I understood the importance of exercise. I just enjoyed getting outside more.
Reflecting on areas where I've been told I "showed grit," they've really been areas where I naturally was interested - regardless of the outcome.