On Having Grit

Grit isn’t about being tough. It’s about staying engaged when things are unclear, uncomfortable, or slow. It’s the quiet decision to keep showing up, even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed.

Grit can look like rereading something that doesn’t make sense, asking a question you’re afraid might sound obvious, or sitting with a feeling that hasn’t settled yet. It’s not dramatic. It’s not performative. It’s often invisible.

There are days when grit means doing less, not more. Pausing instead of pushing. Naming what’s hard instead of pretending it’s fine. Grit doesn’t override sensitivity—it works alongside it.

I’ve learned that grit isn’t a personality trait. It’s a practice. It’s built in moments when I choose to stay curious, stay kind, and stay present—even when I’d rather shut down or walk away.

Grit matters because clarity takes time. Because systems are confusing. Because emotions shift. And because staying with something—without rushing to fix it—is often the most honest thing we can do.