Success is not final, failure is not fatal:
it is the courage to continue that counts.
– Winston Churchill
Over time, grit is what separates fruitful lives from aimlessness.
– John Ortberg
Grit is not just simple elbow-grease term for rugged persistence.
It is an often invisible display of endurance that lets
you stay in an uncomfortable place, work hard to improve
upon a given interest and do it again and again.
– Sarah Lewis, PhD
Childhood doesn’t have to be perfect, and children don’t
have to be beautiful. From a bit of grit may grow a pearl,
and if pearl production doesn’t materialize, the outcome will
still be preferable to the shallowness of vanity.
– Laurie Graham
Heroes are never perfect, but they’re brave, they’re authentic,
they’re courageous, determined, discreet, and they’ve got grit.
-Wade Davis
Grit is sticking with your future day in,
day out and not just for the week,
not just for the month, but for years.
– Angela Lee Duckworth, PhD
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57 replies on “Grit: The Courage to Continue”
Yes I agree with you, since we all know that the earth is unstable ,everything gos ,
depends on individual awareness to life, is a choice.
I am inspired by the intensity of your captions and your photography display is genius
These are incredibly descriptive photos, Steve. Not only have you captured the moment but make us think about the before and after of that moment. Well done.
McCurry. These are amazing. I have been looking for photos that tell stories and your photos I must say are life’s illustrations itself.
I wonder if we can use them on posts. That’s if you agree.
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I imply love this photography work … TY for sharing, Mr. McCurry!!
Oh!!! nothing to say…..
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The past five months have been a real challenge. Some days I don’t even know who I am because constant pain has taken over my life. But I keep showing up day after day. I keep trying to fulfill my responsibilities to the other people in my life. I keep trying to make it through each day with as much grace and a little whining as possible. That is what grit really is, and it is what the people in these photos represent. They really are an inspiration. If they can do it, so can I.
Love your work master 🙏😊
Breath taking…. inspiring…. thank you for your work and perspective.
There are many things that i have never seen, i am happy
to see this page.
I agree life is hard
These snaps are too good. Thanks for the post
Great frames.
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Great
only do steve….. superrbbb…
I wonder how many of our war weapons were responsible for the loss of some of those limbs.
Thanks Steve for your Wonderful Work.
These Images Capture the Spirit of Humanity at its Best. And they Trigger the AWE in each of us Fortunate enough to See them, Enabling us to Awaken a little more.
Extraordinary and heart breaking. Your photos speak to the soul.
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It shows what heuman can distroy. What human can achieve.
Stunning photos, as always
Great pics. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Very sad photos. Meanwhile great amounts of money are spent on war and weapons, when people don’t even have potable water.
Thank you. Today ,feeling just a teeny bit sorry for myself having a chronic progressive disease, this is sweet light and clear water and a way through, blows fresh air in and lightens my heart. Thank you,
Excellent. Best series. Thank you.
Have no words but thoughts…
It ‘rained’ in my kitchen today when a hot water pipe burst at my upstairs neighbors’ place. Made for a mess. For them. For me. Will make for a bigger mess still when the ceiling be opened and ruined things be tossed out and work cancelled to accommodate repairs and other stuff of life that is still, in essence, a lot more privileged than that of most. Because I have running water (even if they make for indoors water park when something in a century old building goes pop), and I have a ceiling over my head (even if parts of it will need to be open for a time and mold removed and what not) and I have people to do what needs to be done to make it whole again. And it is all of it, just an inconvenience. Your fantastic photos, however, are of true grit. May we never be called to exercise our own grit-potential to its limits, or beyond.
Thank you for sharing your stunning and beautiful images. The images are so powerful. You are truly a master of story telling.
Muito emocionante como sempre, extraordinario!!
We need to stop these things from happening.
As usual an unbelievably beautiful and thoughtful post about the human condition. Love it
Humbling. Inspiring. Beautiful.
testimonies to the strength of human spirit – yes- And to the cruelty of men, as well. i would like to see less lost arms and legs, less distress caused by men. Happy the land that does not need heroes (Bert Brecht).
All these photos are testimony to the strength of the human spirit. Thank you so much for capturing the essence of who we are.
The cool thing about this post is that one senses the photographer knows something about grit, too. What a privilege it is to be able to see your work here! Gorgeous images, powerful stories. Thank you for sharing both.
great selection ! thanks for posting these !
These pictures are simply amazing, evocative and wonderful as always. Each picture tells a story of unending determination and courage through the most challenging circumstances.
The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.
Excellent series; thanks!
Wow. Thank you.
Always great.
Never let a win go to your head, or a loss to your heart.
Chuck D.
Wow! I love the quotes and the photos and wish I could know all the stories that you have so faithfully captured.
I was thinking the same thing, that I would love to know the stories behind the photos. Also I am in absolute awe of Steve’s talent and creativity.
Absolutely riveting. Your people come right into the room.
Gracias Steven, las imágenes como las palabras son una inspiración para la vida, gracias por ellas !
This is truly inspirational. I will be forwarding this blog to my granddaughter who is in her Phd journey.
Your photos are real inspiration, so simple yet so powerful.I always wait for this notification in my inbox.
Excellent work….[sound of hands clapping]……
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Thank you. This may be your best series yet.
another very inspiring post…each picture speaks volumes and tells a story of not just a person but a people he/she represnts….
Really amazing photos
Thank you. This may be your best series yet.
Thank you, Linda
Thank you. This may be your best series yet.