The UK government wants to teach schoolchildren “grit” (courage and determination in the face of difficulty) to tackle the mental health crisis and build resilience.

It’s a fantastic goal. Especially for kids being asked to persevere in a system that measures them by standardised tests and compares them against narrow benchmarks.

But in adulthood, where our paths are less fixed, grit alone isn’t enough.

➡️ We need to focus it – not just to avoid burnout, but to ensure we move toward the right goals.

⚠️ Push through everything and you risk burning out.
⚠️ Push in the wrong direction, and your effort won’t pay off.

👉🏼 Most people aren’t struggling because they lack grit.
👉🏼 They’re struggling because they’re grafting in ways that drain them – forcing strengths that deplete them, or chasing goals that don’t fit.

Here’s the difference:

✅ Grit that pays off is fuelled by your strengths
✅ It’s aligned with your values
✅ And it leverages how you naturally work

That’s the kind of grit that creates traction – not just exhaustion.

🎯 Try this today:

🔹 What’s one task you’ve been dragging yourself through lately?
🔹 Ask: What if the issue isn’t my effort – but my approach?
🔹 Is there a way to tackle it that better suits your natural strengths – and feels more energising?

👉🏼 My Performance Strategy helps you focus your grit by helping you discover what you do best, how you work best, and what drives you.
👉🏼 Book your free intro call and ask me how.