Grit Scale

1. I have overcome setbacks to conquer an important challenge.

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2. New ideas and projects sometimes distract me from previous ones.*

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3. My interests change from year to year.*

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4. Setbacks don't discourage me.

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5. I have been obsessed with a certain idea or project for a short time but later lost interest.*

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6. I am a hard worker.

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7. I often set a goal but later choose to pursue a different one.*

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8. I have difficulty maintaining my focus on projects that take more than a few months to complete.*

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9. I finish whatever I begin.

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10. I have achieved a goal that took years of work.

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11. I become interested in new pursuits every few months.*

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12. I am diligent.

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