Something my college coach talks a lot about is grit. Elite swimmers are not purely just the most talented swimmers. They tend to boast the most grit, or ability to reach down for something special.

Over the past decade, researchers have focused on the idea that determination and consistency can lead to success - even more so than traditional factors such as talent or I.Q. Coined by psychologist ...

AMES, Iowa – There are many paths to success, but the significance of grit in helping you reach that goal has been greatly overstated, says an Iowa State University psychologist. Marcus Credé, an ...