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Entrepreneurial Grit and Why You Need It
When I think about the entrepreneurs I know they all share one trait in common; the willingness and determination to do whatever it takes to see their ideas through to completion. It’s something called entrepreneurial grit, which has been used and defined by thought leaders in various ways.
University of Pennsylvania psychologist Angela Duckworth’s well known definition is “perseverance and passion for long-term goals” and that of author Caroline Adams Miller is “the passionate pursuit of hard goals that awes and inspires you and others to become better people, flourish emotionally, take positive risks, and live your best lives.” I keep my definition of entrepreneurial grit simple and to the point. It’s the ability to come up with an idea and turn it into something worthwhile and of value to others.
Can Entrepreneurial Grit Be Cultivated?
I was not born with an entrepreneur’s mindset. As a pre-teen I took odd jobs like babysitting and mowing lawns to make some money. It was just my mom and I and we needed the extra money for food and clothing. But as soon as I was able to have a job I left the world of entrepreneurship behind and began trading my time for money.
Based on my experiences I would say that entrepreneurial grit can be cultivated by those who desire this unique lifestyle. You can shift…
