Something my college coach talks a lot about is grit. Elite swimmers are not purely just the most talented swimmers. They tend to boast the most grit, or ability to reach down for something special.

Twenty years ago, I partnered with Angela Duckworth to study whether grit — the passionate pursuit of long-term goals — is linked to West Point cadet candidates’ success in completing Cadet Basic ...

Research is pointing to conscientiousness as the one-trait-to-rule-them-all in terms of future success, both career-wise and personal. Via How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power ...