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> Is it? Yes, because if you buy into that narrative, you're going to be a loser, guaranteed. If you don't, you might still be unsuccessful, but you will earn
by gridlockd 6y ago
> Is it?
Yes, because if you buy into that narrative, you're going to be a loser, guaranteed. If you don't, you might still be unsuccessful, but you will earn (self) respect. You gave it your best shot.
Nobody respects the person who never tries, who always makes excuses, who blames everyone and everything but themselves. It's bad for you.
- fwip 6y agoMaybe we shouldn't base our respect for people on how much grit they seem to show, if it doesn't seem to matter anyways.
- gridlockd 6y agoIt does matter even by the numbers shown in the paper. It matters more than agreeableness, emotional stability and even conscientiousness. It just doesn't make up for intelligence. Also, if you're lazy and smart, you're still going to be a loser. You'll still need some amount of grit.
- fwip 6y agoIt matters half as much as conscientiousness, was the conclusion.