You have an average level of grit. You can persevere in some areas, but there is room for growth.
Your scores across the two dimensions of grit.
Characteristic traits at both poles of each dimension.
Tenacity, resilience, diligence, determination, discipline
Flexibility, adaptability, openness to change, spontaneity
Focus, consistency, loyalty to goals, patience, depth
Curiosity, versatility, creativity, openness to new things, experimentation
How your grit profile influences your relationships with others.
High perseverance of effort manifests in relationships as reliability and devotion. You are a partner who can be counted on in tough times. Your determination to solve problems rather than run from them is the foundation of deep and lasting relationships. However, be careful of the tendency to push others with the same intensity - not everyone shares your endurance.
Stable interests manifest in relationships as faithfulness and consistency. You are a partner who doesn't constantly change direction, which brings a sense of security and predictability. Your consistency allows you to build deep relationships based on shared values and long-term plans.
How your grit dimensions manifest at work.
At work, you are a persevering and reliable worker. You can complete even the most demanding projects because temporary obstacles don't hold you back. You excel in roles requiring long-term effort - research, medicine, entrepreneurship. Bosses and colleagues appreciate your ability to see things through to the end.
At work, you excel thanks to your ability to focus long-term on one field or project. Your deep knowledge and consistent focus allow you to become a true expert. This quality is invaluable in academic careers, specialized medicine, artistic disciplines, and technical development.
People known for their perseverance - and those who succeeded differently.
Angela Duckworth - Psychologist who spent decades researching perseverance
Thomas Edison - Inventor who tested thousands of materials before finding the right one
J.K. Rowling - Author rejected by 12 publishers before publishing Harry Potter
Leonardo da Vinci - Genius with many interests - painter, inventor, anatomist, architect
Richard Branson - Entrepreneur who constantly jumps between industries and projects
Your stronger dimension and specific recommendations for the area with room for growth.
Perseverance of Effort (72%)
You have average perseverance. In some situations you can persist, but sometimes obstacles discourage you.
Consistency of Interest (58%)
Fields where perseverance and consistency especially pay off.
The Grit test measures perseverance and consistency of interest. For complete career recommendations, also consider the RIASEC test and the Big Five test.
This test is for self-discovery purposes and does not replace professional psychological assessment.