Gilt is that want undeniable need to achieve one's goals regardless of anything else while staying true to one's self. Grit is about taking chances, staying focused, and believing that one truly can prevail. I plan to continue to be gritty by keeping my eyes on the goals I have set for myself and my life and achieving those goals regardless of the trials and tribulations that will spring up to get in my way. By doing extra work, always reading and writing and practicing my craft and by doing research outside of class assignments I am preparing myself now for the career I want. Being gritty is about being be prepared, going the extra mile when not asked and not being afraid to fail or being too emotional when it comes down to criticisms. Recognition that the achievement of goals will be hard also exemplifies grit. I know that the field I have chosen is extremely competitive and that my gender and race have already put me behind, but I make the decision to achieve. I make the decision to continue to study the craft and by knowing it will be a tough road, I prepare myself now