After all, most of us feel pressure to keep going when things feel hard.

Weve been told things like, Quitters never win, and Never ever give up!

Certainly pushing yourself even when things get hard can build character.

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Verywell / Julie Bang

Grit, perseverance, and hardiness are all key components of mental strength.

But does quitting a job you hate mean you werent strong enough to hack it?

Does walking away from an activity you find frustrating mean youre weak?

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