Interest is the first and most important ingredient in the recipe for grit.

兴趣是坚毅配方中第一个也是最重要的成分。

The gritty individual approaches achievement as a marathon; his or her advantage is stamina.

坚毅的人把成就视为马拉松；他或她的优势是耐力。

There are no shortcuts to excellence.

卓越没有捷径。

Our potential is one thing. What we do with it is quite another.

我们的潜力是一回事。我们如何利用它是另一回事。

Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.

热情很常见。持久力很罕见。

The secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence called grit.

杰出成就的秘诀不是天赋，而是被称为坚毅的激情与坚持的特殊结合。

Without effort, your talent is nothing more than your unmet potential.

没有努力，你的天赋只不过是未实现的潜力。

Talent is how quickly your skills improve when you invest effort. Effort is what makes skill productive.

天赋是你投入努力时技能提升的速度。努力是让技能产生成果的关键。

Effort counts twice.

努力计算两次。

Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals.

坚毅是对长期目标的激情和坚持。