"One way to think about grit is to understand how it relates to other aspects of character. **In assessing grit along with other virtues, I find three reliable clusters. I refer to them as the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and intellectual dimensions of character**. You could also call them strengths of will, heart, and mind. "Intrapersonal character includes grit. **This cluster of virtues also includes self-control, particularly as it relates to resisting temptations like texting and video games. What this means is that gritty people tend to be self-controlled and vice versa**. Collectively, virtues that make possible the accomplishment of personally valued goals have also been called “performance character” or “self-management skills.” Social commentator and journalist [[David Brooks]] calls these “résumé virtues” because they’re the sorts of things that get us hired and keep us employed. "Interpersonal character **includes gratitude, social intelligence, and self-control over emotions like anger**. These virtues help you get along with—and provide assistance to—other people. Sometimes, these virtues are referred to as “moral character.” [[David Brooks]] prefers the term “eulogy virtues” because, in the end, they may be more important to how people remember us than anything else. When we speak admiringly of someone being a “deeply good” person, I think it’s this cluster of virtues we’re thinking about. "And, finally, **intellectual character includes virtues like curiosity and zest**. These encourage active and open engagement with the world of ideas. --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[resilience]], [[self-control]], [[habits]], [[routines]], [[character]], [[habits]], [[gratitude]], [[communication-skills]], [[anger]], [[emotions]], [[communication-skills]], [[curiosity]], **Source** -- [[20241030 - B - Grit]]