All you need is some true grit. A new study of more than 11,000 West Point cadets over 10 years found that “grit” was the most important trait for success — beating out brains and brawn. Researchers — ...

Today’s business world can be tough, but grit is too often praised as the key to leadership success. Grit means having the determination to push through challenges and stick to long-term goals. While ...

Learning, optimism, empathy, and purpose are also crucial characteristics that we can reference to predict positive outcomes in work and life. A recent study points this out, using evidence from over ...

A 10-year study of more than 11,000 West Point cadets suggests that academic or athletic talent isn’t the be-all-end-all of success. The study assessed cadets’ smarts, physical fitness and “grit” — ...

University of Pennsylvania psychologist Angela Duckworth earned more than 23 million views as a TED speaker and glowing headlines (including here on Inc.com) by touting grit. This concept, she ...