Who Has The Key?

The key to success, does anybody really know? Everybody wants success, but does anybody know what it takes to achieve such a thing? After watching Angela Lee Duckworth's Ted Talk- "The Key to Success-Grit," I can't help but agree with her own vision of success and the pathway many need to take in order to obtain this valued and wanted characteristic. I thought it was amazing how after each area of knowledge studied,the same characteristic that was needed kept unveiling. That characteristic was grit. A four letter word, that says so much. Grit is the passion, the stamina, the perseverance and the integrity that lead you to your goal. When you have grit: being lazy is completely out of the picture. You know that nothing will come easy without grit. You strive to make your dreams and goals a reality. This video is perfect for high school students, being at an age of competitiveness with universities, colleges and future careers. The thing that will set you apart from all the others is grit. We all have grit inside of us. Its up to us however, to use it to the best of our ability. I do believe I have grit inside of me. I really want to make a mark this year and to come out of high school ready for the future and what else the world has to offer. I want to put 100% into everything I do, knowing this year counts. When I want something, I know I have to work to get it. The feeling of achieving something you've worked so hard for is more rewarding than the achievement itself. Success outweighs your IQ by a landslide. Whenever I come across a bump in the road this year, I am going to remember this "Ted Talk" about grit, to motivate myself to look at the whole picture, be open to failure and to keep my eye on the prize. Let's see how much grit I need to get through grade 12! (or this course).