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What is grit and how can it lead to success?
## Is Grit the Secret Sauce for Success?
**Today on “The Success Equation,” we’re diving deep into the concept of “grit” and its role in achieving your goals. Joining me is Seth Sivak, a business leader and author who has made a case for grit as the most important quality he looks for in potential employees. Welcome, Seth!**
**Seth:** Thanks for having me!
**Great to have you. Now, for our listeners who might not be familiar with the term, could you define “grit” and why it’s so essential in today’s workplace?**
**Seth:** Absolutely. Grit, at its core, is about having passion and persistence towards long-term goals. It’s about sticking with something, even when it gets tough, even when you face setbacks. In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to get discouraged and give up. But gritty individuals have this inner drive that keeps them going.
**That makes sense. You even wrote a blog post about how you assess grit during job interviews. What are some of the key questions you ask candidates?** [[1](https://sethsivak.com/blog/interviewing-for-grit)]
**Seth:** I like to ask questions about times they’ve faced significant challenges and how they overcame them. I look for specific examples that demonstrate resilience, determination, and a learning mindset. Did they take responsibility for mistakes? Did they seek out help when needed? These are all signs of grit.
**So, it’s not just about overcoming obstacles, but also learning and growing from them?**
**Seth:** Exactly. Grit isn’t about being blindly stubborn. It’s about having the intelligence to adapt and persevere, even when the path ahead isn’t clear.
**Fascinating. Thank you for shedding light on this important topic, Seth. For our listeners who want to learn more about grit and how to cultivate it in themselves, you can find Seth’s insights on his blog at [sethsivak.com](https://sethsivak.com/blog/interviewing-for-grit). Thanks again for being here!**
