Traits of the ‘Get It Done’ Personality: Laser Focus, Resilience, and True Grit
Angela L. Duckworth (left) of the U. of Pennsylvania studies personality traits, including grit, that help people succeed.
The Successful Academic
People who get things done and accomplish their goals often share these traits:
- Resilience
The ability to recover from setbacks and cope effectively with stress - Grit
Perseverance and passion for challenging long-term goals - Conscientiousness
A tendency to be orderly, self-controlled, industrious, responsible, and willing to delay gratification - Creativity
The willingness to break with convention, challenge the status quo, and come up with new ideas - Focus
The ability to zero in on one thing at a time, tune out distractions, and avoid multitasking - Self regulation
An awareness of what matters and the discipline to avoid temptations and see a task through
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