In my opinion the ultimate form of "grit", which is something along the "NEVER QUIT!" line, is (as are most "ultimate forms" of anything...) completely counterp

In my opinion the ultimate form of "grit", which is something along the "NEVER QUIT!" line, is (as are most "ultimate forms" of anything...) completely counterproductive and even dangerous. If nothing important is in line there is no good reason to dissipate resources into something when doing otherwise would be more efficient.