I think what needs to happen first is that your usage of "true grit" needs to be defined . . .
Aaron ... your 'warm' post is appreciated.
Perhaps the 'definition/intention' will emerge from the comments ... the words in the OP title just popped into my head.
First comment ...
invisible to the blind
somewhat cryptic ... vision infers "intellect" ... whereas feeling engages the "eyes of the heart"
Absolute grit. Earth-love
The word 'grit' at times has an "earthy" connotation ... a down and dirty ... get your hands dirty ... kind of intention.
The synonyms of true grit are: fortitude. determination.
Fortitude and determination are quite capable of leading one further and further down a dead end street.
Move from the abstract to the concrete (personal experience) ... back to the abstract ... Moreno
IMHO ... lots and lots of "abstract" shared on ILP ... not much personal experience in support of the abstract thoughts ... absence of grit?
"Do not be influenced by the importance of the writer, and whether his learning be great or small; but let the love of pure truth draw you to read. Do not inquire, “Who said this?” but pay attention to what is said”
Thomas Kempis 1380-1471