Luck vs. Grit: Lessons from a Cubs Fan
As Luck Would Have it. William Shakespeare
No one understands luck like a Cubs fan. And there is a lesson there for students in this era of grit.
Grit involves the thinking that through perseverance and resilience you can reach your goals.
To some extent the ability to overcome difficulties and hang in there when the going is tough is good. Helping children with resilience during difficult times, or encouraging them to work hard to accomplish their goals is important.
And a good Cubs fan sticks by the team through thick and thin.
But there are three problems with grit and today’s students.
- It isn’t grit for children to have to overcome obstacles adults put in their way. Luck vs. Grit: Lessons from a Cubs Fan:
