Hi Felix,


Why Grit Outperforms Raw Talent

Many people dream of achieving big goals, but high achievers know that success rarely comes from talent alone. In fact, research consistently shows that persistence and consistency—often referred to as grit—play a larger role in determining how far you’ll go.

Grit involves a steadfast commitment to your objectives, even when you’re tired, frustrated, or facing setbacks. It’s about resisting the urge to give up when things get difficult and instead doubling down on your efforts or finding a new way forward. By cultivating grit, you transform obstacles into stepping stones, using each challenge as a prompt to refine your skills and strategies.

Staying the Course Despite Fatigue or Challenges

• Develop a compelling “why.”
  When you have a clear sense of purpose, it becomes easier to push through moments of low motivation. Every time you face fatigue or discouragement, remembering your deeper reasons for pursuing a goal can reignite your drive.
• Break down overwhelming goals.
  Large, complex targets are fertile ground for burnout if you try to tackle them all at once. Breaking them into smaller, more manageable components helps you see progress sooner, which keeps you motivated to continue.

It’s also crucial to manage your mental and emotional energy. Grit doesn’t mean running yourself into the ground; it means continuing steadily, even if you slow your pace temporarily for rest or strategy shifts. Regularly assess whether you’re juggling too many commitments, and make room in your schedule for short recovery sessions—whether that’s a quick walk, a power nap, or simple mindfulness exercises. These small breaks can rejuvenate you for the next round of persistent effort.

If you find yourself at a plateau, consider reaching out for fresh perspectives. Sometimes a mentor’s or colleague’s insights can offer the spark that revives your momentum. Grit doesn’t imply you have to go it alone; it simply requires you to keep problem-solving until you find a path that works.

Action Step

Identify one lingering project that you’ve been avoiding or that has stalled out. Outline a simple plan to tackle it daily for the next week. This plan could include allocating 30 minutes of uninterrupted work time, seeking feedback by mid-week, or breaking a larger task into smaller checkpoints. By applying consistent, focused effort—even if it’s only a short window each day—you’ll likely see more progress than if you wait for the “perfect time” to dive in.


Here’s to pushing forward with tenacity,

Felix Brabander
Founder of SensitiveHighAchievers.com