How do regular kids outdo class genius? Grit

Grit is the new self-esteem. In the constant hunt for the special sauce that makes some students a success and means others fall short, grit is it — at least for this day and age. The term, which has been popping up in education circles for almost a decade now, refers to "stick-to-it-iveness,” resilience and effort. Grit is not correlated with IQ and talent.