SDSU Characteristics Grit Discussion

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CLASSMATE POST 1

What it Means to Have Grit. How Does Grit Indicate Achievement?

Grit is the ability to drive towards a goal or outcome. It is the result of having dedication and a purpose. It represents a person’s desire to persevere despite the difficulty of the wanted outcome. This often results in individuals who have grit to find success and gain achievement. Michael D. Mathews (2020) has a statement that agrees with what I have said: “Higher grit scores are associated with less burnout, a higher sense of well-being, greater clinical knowledge, less attrition, and overall academic success.” The article Michael D. Mathews also explains that having more grit inspires greater resilience. This is because a person with grit, has the determination to bounce back after a setback. So when a person with grit is encountered with a problem, they will decide to rise above it through show of perseverance and resilience.

When it comes to life’s many difficulties. It would make sense to say that grit is necessary for accomplishments and achievements. Not an indicator of achievement, but a factor of it. When it comes to meeting a goal; grit is what will separate a person from someone who does not have it. A person who is passionate about something will generally do a lot better than someone who has no passion for it.

Grit can also make up for things that are not in your favor. Some people are born into situations that immediately put them into a disadvantage. A reading disorder can make reading material very difficult to learn. Autism can make a person have a difficult time adjusting to life’s constantly changing nature. Some people will be in a family or environment that can take lots of time away from necessary work that needs to be done. In reality, almost everyone has things in their life that will make success difficult. Gritty individuals will even be able to even surpass those who are more talented in their respective areas. It all comes down to how bad someone wants something. Or how much work they are willing to put in.

CLASSMATE POST 2

Some characteristics of grit are courage & resolve, strength of character. Grit is a personality trait possessed by individuals who demonstrate passion and perseverance toward a goal despite being confronted by significant obstacles and distractions. I think this demonstrates what it is like to be a nursing student. You have to have courage and determination despite difficulty. We all know that nursing school will not be easy, and it is not for the faint of heart. We have chosen this path because we are passionate about the care other people receive and we want to be a part of making sure the care received is the best it can be.

We must follow guidelines and rules outlining our responsibility as nurses to see that the rights of our clients are met. We must demonstrate passion in nursing to care for our clients and in doing what is right at all times. I believe that when we get to the end of the next 4 semesters it will show our achievement through grit. We know we are going to be exhausted at times, but we must push on. We must persevere and follow our passion.

We must find a way to overcome obstacles and pursue a long-term goal. Someone possessing grit has courage, shows strength, and also shows resilience. I think someone pursuing their dream must have the true qualities of grit to get to the finish line. We must have grit to find our success. I believe that I can achieve my goal of becoming a nurse through grit. I know that I possess courage and strength to do the best that I can and to push on when I am exhausted.

Original Discussion Prompt:

What characteristics describe grit? Can achievement be based on grit? Defend why or why not?

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Hi Nita,

I like how you discuss both the teacher observing the student and the student observing their own art. You bring up excellent points about the teachers observing the children, because it does help the teacher to better communicate with the children and understand them better. As teachers, it is very important to nurture students, particularly if they are very young, I think, because it allows them to better understand the needs of the student, and how to work with them. Paying attention to what the student is drawing, and seeing how the student reacts to their own work can improve the teachers’ understanding.

Expressing feelings in this discussion board reply examples is a major component of growing up. The more a student is able to express those feelings, the more they can understand them. I liked reading about what you said on this topic, and I agree that the art is a very useful tool that students can learn to express their feelings effectively. If they do not express them, they are keeping them inside, and drawing can become a form of counseling for them. In my opinion, I think the drawing can be particularly useful for many students who are quiet. These students do not often express themselves verbally, and drawing can be a way for them to understand their feelings, and to release some pent up sadness of hostile feelings, for example. I think this form of therapy sticks with many people throughout life, and they continue to use drawing as a coping mechanism.

Thanks,

Steven

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