Grit Test

See how likely you are to stay focused, push through tough moments, and finish what you start — in short, your grit.

What this really means…

Grit is the mix of passion and perseverance that turns effort into long-term achievement. There’s no “pass” or “fail” here — you’re getting a mirror, not a medal.

  • Overall grit score (1–5)
  • Two reads: Passion & Perseverance
  • Email summary to save or revisit

Who should take this?

  • Students & professionals who want to understand their mindset
  • Entrepreneurs & business owners facing long-term challenges
  • Leaders & managers building resilient teams
  • Anyone curious about their inner drive

How it works

1) Answer 12 items

Simple statements about how you behave in challenging situations.

2) See your grit score

You’ll get a single score (1–5) plus a short interpretation.

3) Get your summary

Receive an email recap with your overall score and Passion/Perseverance breakdown.

What you’ll take away

Self-awareness

Know where you are today so you can plan how to improve.

Language for growth

“Passion” & “Perseverance” make grit easy to discuss with your team.

Next steps

Use your results to shape habits and routines that actually stick.

Is this a valid test?

This test adapts the 12-Item Grit Scale by Angela L. Duckworth, Christopher Peterson, Michael D. Matthews, and Dennis R. Kelly (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2007), widely used to assess perseverance and consistency of interest over time.

A self-assessment for insight and reflection. Not a clinical diagnosis or hiring filter.

Yes. Habits and environments evolve. Retake after meaningful changes to track progress.

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It Takes few mins start now

1) I keep working even when it gets boring or tough.
2) I bounce back quickly after setbacks.
3) I finish what I start.
4) I stick to priorities even when distractions pop up.
5) I stay consistent week after week.
6) I get back on track quickly after distractions.
7) I care deeply about the goals I pursue.
8) I feel motivated by the long-term purpose behind my work.
9) I keep going when it’s hard if the goal matters.
10) I enjoy learning and improving in my craft over time.
11) I stick with interests instead of constantly switching.
12) I show up consistently for the things I care about.
Tip: Select one option (1–5) for each statement. 1 = Rarely true, 5 = Always true.

See candidate’s grit score

Submit the 12 responses. A popup will show the overall score with a breakdown.

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