How does John Wayne's idea of grit apply today?
Grit. It’s as important now as it was on the frontier. This country was built by folks who weren't afraid of hard work or facing down problems. Today, you got all sorts of complicated challenges. But at the end of the day, it still comes down to the same thing: a man’s gotta have grit. You can’t shy away from what needs to be done just because it’s difficult. You gotta stand tall, put your shoulder to the wheel, and see it through. That’s how you build something lasting, and that’s how you earn respect.
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