Test Result
Moderate Grit
“You have a healthy balance of adaptability and persistence, able to work hard but also knowing when to shift gears.”
Your Result: Moderate Grit
Score Range: 3.6 – 5.4
You sit in the sweet spot where most of the population lives. You have enough grit to finish school, hold down a job, and complete tasks that matter to you. However, you may find that your "grit" is situational. You might be incredibly tenacious about a hobby you love, but find yourself quickly losing interest in tasks that feel dry or difficult. This is normal—it means your perseverance acts like a battery that needs the right spark to activate.
"It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer." — Albert Einstein
Typical behaviors
- Selective Focus: You work hard on things you care about, but might drift when the "shiny newness" wears off.
- Pragmatism: You are less likely to stubbornly pursue a doomed project than a High Grit scorer, which can be an asset.
- Ebbs and Flows: Your motivation tends to come in waves rather than a steady stream.
Strengths in this pattern
- Key: Flexibility. You are open to new information and willing to change course if a better opportunity arises.
- Key: Balance. You are less likely to sacrifice your health or relationships on the altar of a single goal.
Common pitfalls
Where friction might occur:
- The "Boredom" Trap: You might abandon a project right when it gets hard or boring—which is exactly when the real progress happens.
- Jack of All Trades: You may have started many things but mastered few.
"Reflection point: What is one project you quit that you secretly wish you had finished?"
What you can do next
Small actions you can start today
- The "Two-Day" Rule: If you want to quit something, force yourself to wait two more days before deciding.
- Identify the dip: When things get boring, remind yourself that this is the "dip" before the breakthrough.
Longer-term directions
- Deep Work: Practice sticking with a task for 10% longer than you usually would to build your "grit muscle."
- Find your "Why": You need stronger intrinsic motivation than high scorers; connect your tasks to a deeper purpose.
Disclaimer and when to seek help
This test describes patterns of behavior and is not a diagnostic tool. If you find that a lack of motivation is affecting your daily life or causing distress, it may be helpful to consult a counselor.