For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience. But despite ...

America has always prized strength. From our soldiers and athletes to our business leaders and parents, we admire people who can keep their cool when life turns up the heat. But here’s a truth we ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Persistence without rest may tax brain health. ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty Images For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Darlingtina Esiaka, University of Kentucky (THE CONVERSATION) For many people, grit – ...