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Let me tell you a fun story about a boy named Ronnie Lott. Ronnie was special because he never gave up, even when things got tough. He was determined and strong, always doing his best to reach his goals. One day, Ronnie bought a pair of bright red shoes because he saw a commercial that said they would help him fly higher.
With all his energy and excitement, Ronnie got ready to take his first big jump. He was thrilled and couldn’t wait to soar through the air. But when he jumped, he came crashing down to the ground.
After his fall, Ronnie felt a strange feeling inside. He looked at his new red shoes and thought, “Maybe I can’t do it.” But that feeling inside him was something called grit. Grit is like a little voice that tells you to keep trying and never give up. Ronnie listened to that voice, and it helped him every time he tried something new.
Ronnie loved playing sports, and grit helped him get better and better. But he also learned that he needed to be careful and respectful. One time, his coach told him to throw the ball as hard as he could, and he accidentally knocked someone over. His dad reminded him to respect others, and Ronnie learned from his mistake.
When Ronnie got to high school, he joined the football team and discovered a big dream. Every time he put on his helmet, he felt that same rumble of grit inside him. Even when he missed a tackle or dropped the ball, he never stopped trying. Grit told him to get back up and try again, and he always did.
As the years went by, Ronnie joined a professional football team. He and his grit were living their dream! Sometimes he got hurt, and sometimes his team lost, but he always did his best.
One day, Ronnie faced a big challenge on the football field. He got hurt and even lost part of his finger, but he didn’t let that stop him. He kept going and inspired his team and many others with his courage.
Today, Ronnie doesn’t play football anymore, but his grit is still strong. He uses it to teach kids and cheer on his family. Grit helps him keep going, no matter what.
Remember, you have grit inside you too! It’s the little voice that says, “You can do it!” Whenever you’re feeling down or unsure, listen to that voice. Believe in yourself, and you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve.
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Grit Challenge Chart: Create a “Grit Challenge Chart” at home. Each time you try something new or difficult, write it down on the chart. Did you keep trying even when it was hard? Draw a star next to it! At the end of the week, count your stars and celebrate your grit!
Story Time with Grit: Think of a time when you had to use grit, just like Ronnie. Draw a picture or write a short story about it. Share your story with a friend or family member and ask them to share their own grit stories too. What did you learn from each other?
Grit in Action: Next time you play a game or sport, pay attention to how you feel when things get tough. Do you feel like giving up, or do you hear that little voice telling you to keep going? Talk about it with your classmates or family. How does grit help you in other parts of your life?
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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**Ronnie and his Grit**
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Let me tell you a story about Ronnie Lott. When others gave up, Ronnie did not. Ronnie always did what he set his mind to—dedicated and tough through and through. The boy bought shoes that were red, as the commercial said they’d make him fly higher.
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With all of his effort and all of his might, Ronnie prepared for his very first flight. But all his excitement and thrill didn’t last. He jumped through the air and came crashing down fast.
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After his unfortunate tumble, Ronnie felt something inside start to rumble. He sat there, somewhat battered and bruised, and looked across at his new pair of shoes. “Won’t make it,” he thought. But no matter how hard he tried, that rumble inside Ronnie is what we call grit—a voice that encouraged him to never quit. Grit followed Ronnie as he grew and grew, every time he played or tried something new.
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He was skilled at sports, and that helped him thrive, but grit always urged him to continue to strive.
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Grit had a voice that was strong and impactful, but Ronnie still needed to learn to be tactful. Like when his coach said to throw as hard as you can, and he accidentally knocked someone over—that wasn’t the plan. “Respect those around you,” his dad would say. Ronnie listened and learned along the way.
In high school, Ronnie joined the football team and suddenly knew that he had a dream. When he put on his helmet and all of his gear, he felt that same rumble—his purpose was clear. While he missed some tackles and dropped some balls, he never gave up or stopped giving his all. When he fell, grit told him to get back up again. When he lost, grit said, “I know we can win.” His mistakes were chances to try a new way, and tomorrow was always a brilliant new day.
Years passed, and he joined a professional team. Ronnie and his grit were achieving their dreams. Sometimes he got hurt, and sometimes his team lost, but he kept doing his best no matter the cost.
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One fateful day on the football field, he was put to the test, and his grit didn’t yield. Ronnie got hurt; it was quite a challenge. He arose from the play, losing part of his finger. But even that didn’t stop him from reaching his dream and inspiring others, including his team.
Today, Ronnie’s football days are past, but his grit stays strong and will always last. He continues to give everything he has, whether teaching kids or playing ball. Every time he helps inspire someone, every time he cheers on his daughters or sons, grit is helping him follow through.
Give this life all you’ve got. I believe in you.
Thank you. Have you listened closely to that voice deep inside—the one that’s telling you never to hide? Next time you’re down or feeling blue, remember that grit lives within you too. It’s the whisper that says, “Yeah, you can.” It’s the belief in yourself; it’s your greatest fan. It’s never too late to call up your grit—your own tiny voice that rumbles, “Don’t quit.”
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