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Discover your Grit Scale Score

A quick 2-minute check-in on your long-game stamina: staying committed to a goal and following through when progress is slow — in work and personal life.

Developed by psychologist Angela Duckworth and her colleagues (Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance).

Ready to start the Quiz?
12 questions • about 2 minutes
Disclaimer: For self-reflection and coaching insight — not a diagnostic tool.
What is grit?

Grit is the combination of focus (staying interested in a goal over time) and perseverance (pushing through setbacks and sticking with effort).

How the Grit Scale works

You’ll answer 12 items on a 1–5 scale (1 = Not at all like me, 5 = Very much like me). Your overall grit score and each subscale score are simple averages of your responses.

Consistency of Interests (Focus)

How steadily you stick with priorities over time. Higher scores indicate more consistent focus.

Perseverance of Effort (Follow-through)

How you push through setbacks and keep going. Higher scores indicate stronger follow-through.

Tip: There are no right or wrong answers — respond based on your typical behavior, not your best week.
Overall score ranges
1.00-2.49
Low grit
Lower on the 1-5 scale.
2.50-3.49
Moderate grit
Mid-range on the 1-5 scale.
3.50-5.00
High grit
Higher on the 1-5 scale.
Examples of how grit shows up at work
Finish what you start
Follow-through on what matters.
Try: Define 'done', time-block 30–60 min daily, and ship before you perfect.
Stay on one priority
Consistency of interests over time.
Try: Pick one Quarterly Focus, say no to misaligned work, review progress weekly.
Push through setbacks
Persistence when it gets hard.
Try: Use 'If-Then' plans for obstacles and track streaks, not perfection.
Build long-term routines
Systems that support long goals.
Try: Tie habits to triggers (after coffee...), keep them small, and automate reminders.

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