Which are the four psychological assets of Grit?
In her book Angela Duckworth has highlighted four psychological assets that are key to grit. The journey to greatness is incomplete without these components.
- Interest -> A certain amount of interest is needed to pick up a skill. This typically develops at an early age
- Practice -> Once interest develops, deliberate practice needs to kick in to perfect the skill and take it to the next level. Putting in the hours by moving out of comfort zone is what counts.
- Purpose -> No great deed can be achieved without an overarching purpose or a calling. The skill that has been developed through interest and practice makes us realize this calling.
- Hope -> Faith in god or optimism that the future is bright keeps us going even when the chips are down.
These components make up a truly gritty champion who eventually makes it big in life as elaborated in the below insight.

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