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  2. Sisu - Wikipedia

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    Sisu is a Finnish word variously translated as stoic determination, tenacity of purpose, grit, bravery, resilience, [1] and hardiness. [2] It is held by Finns to express their national character . It is generally considered [ by whom? ] not to have a single-word literal equivalent in English (tenacity, grit, resilience, and hardiness are much ...

  3. Grit (personality trait) - Wikipedia

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    Distinct but commonly associated concepts within the field of psychology include perseverance, hardiness, resilience, ambition, need for achievement, conscientiousness, and tenacity. These constructs can be conceptualized as individual differences related to the accomplishment of work rather than as talent or ability.

  4. Akeelah and the Bee - Wikipedia

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    Akeelah and the Bee is a 2006 American drama film written and directed by Doug Atchison.It tells the story of Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer), an 11-year-old girl who participates in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, her mother (Angela Bassett), her schoolmates, and her coach, Dr. Joshua Larabee (Laurence Fishburne).

  5. Vīrya - Wikipedia

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    Adhiṭṭhāna (resolute determination) Bodhipakkhiya dhamma (Qualities conducive to Enlightenment) Dāna (generosity) Five Faculties; Five Powers; Four Right Exertions; Khanti (patience) Metta (loving-kindness) Nekkhamma (renunciation) Noble Eightfold Path; Pañña (wisdom) Passaddhi (tranquillity) Sacca (truth) Sisu (A similar concept in ...

  6. Determination - Wikipedia

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    This work supports the idea that determination is a positive emotion that prepares an individual to overcome obstacles. Another study compared determination and pride to see how these two positive emotions differentially influenced perseverance in the context of a mathematical problem-solving task. Using a directed imagery task in which ...

  7. Persistence (psychology) - Wikipedia

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    Persistence(PS) is a key personality trait identified by psychiatrist C. Robert Cloninger in his Psychobiological Model of Personality. [1] It describes an individual's propensity to remain motivated, resilient and goal-driven in the face of challenges and difficulties they may encounter whilst carrying out tasks and working towards goals.

  8. Will to power - Wikipedia

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    The will to power (German: der Wille zur Macht) is a concept in the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche.The will to power describes what Nietzsche may have believed to be the main driving force in humans.

  9. Sabr - Wikipedia

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    The concept is also in jihad, where it is translated as "endurance" or "tenacity". It is also used when God commands Muslims to serve Him: XIX, 65, "Serve Him and persevere in His service." . Sometimes ṣabr is associated with the salāt (2:45, 2:153).