How Gritty Are You?

Thank you for your interest in one of our roles and for taking the time to complete our Grit Test, based on the groundbreaking work by Angela Duckworth, PHD.

Please take the time to complete this test in one sitting - It should take no more than 5 minutes. 

Always go with your first answer!

But first, we need some information. 

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12 - Item Grit Scale

Directions for taking the Grit Scale: Here are a number of statements that may or may not apply to you. For the most accurate score, when responding, think of how you compare to most people -- not just the people you know well, but most people in the world. There are no right or wrong answers, so just answer honestly!

1. I have overcome setbacks to conquer an important challenge.
2. New ideas and projects sometimes distract me from previous ones.*
3. My interests change from year to year.
4. Setbacks don't discourage me.
5. I have been obsessed with a certain idea or project for a short time but later lost interest.
6. I am a hard worker.
7. I often set a goal but later choose to pursue a different one.*
8. I have difficulty maintaining my focus on projects that take more than a few months to
9. I finish whatever I begin.
10. I have achieved a goal that took years of work.
11. I become interested in new pursuits every few months.*
12. I am diligent.
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