IQ is a measure of an individuals intelligence and capacity for learning.
But what if someone has a high IQ and yet, feel absolutely no motivation to put it to use and actually learn certain information? That's where "grit" comes in. Grit is the passion and driving force behind our curiosity and motivation for learning and achieving our goals.
But what if someone has a high IQ and yet, feel absolutely no motivation to put it to use and actually learn certain information? That's where "grit" comes in. Grit is the passion and driving force behind our curiosity and motivation for learning and achieving our goals.
Personally, I scored rather high on my IQ tests in Elementary and
Middleschool. However, the last thing I gave a fuck about was math or
even getting good grades or graduating. These things didnt spark my
"grit". They did not inspire or motivate me, and therefor I only
succeeded in the classes I felt the inspiration to apply myself to. Throughout my life I recognized this, but never understood it
consciously. Grit is the difference between those who truly succeed and
those who fail, or even those who gain a bunch of money and yet are not
happy.
IQ can get us far, but how far are you truly willing to go for your goals? Most importantly, are your goals based on Passion, inspiration and your hearts calling? Or are you only chasing your goals because you feel you have to? Are your goals based on obligation? This has been a major theme in my life lately. Im starting to see what education really is and how I can go about it to achieve what I really want in my life.
A huge majority of the most successful people who ever lived and are alive today all have a major trait in common which proves to be one of the most important traits of all. Grit. The passion driving us to achieve the things we want despite challenges and obstacles. It determines long term success. How else do five star athletes like Michael Jordon, Mohammad Ali, Anderson Silva and Brock Lesnar achieve such amazing accomplishments in their sports, face drastic downfalls and overcome challenges such as injury and chronic illness yet still constantly just come back better than before?
All successful people have this powerful trait. And its something I recognize. Just have to know what makes us tick, what inspires us and then take massive action towards our goals once we realize them for ourselves.
IQ can get us far, but how far are you truly willing to go for your goals? Most importantly, are your goals based on Passion, inspiration and your hearts calling? Or are you only chasing your goals because you feel you have to? Are your goals based on obligation? This has been a major theme in my life lately. Im starting to see what education really is and how I can go about it to achieve what I really want in my life.
A huge majority of the most successful people who ever lived and are alive today all have a major trait in common which proves to be one of the most important traits of all. Grit. The passion driving us to achieve the things we want despite challenges and obstacles. It determines long term success. How else do five star athletes like Michael Jordon, Mohammad Ali, Anderson Silva and Brock Lesnar achieve such amazing accomplishments in their sports, face drastic downfalls and overcome challenges such as injury and chronic illness yet still constantly just come back better than before?
All successful people have this powerful trait. And its something I recognize. Just have to know what makes us tick, what inspires us and then take massive action towards our goals once we realize them for ourselves.
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