The study examines the adaptive and maladaptive aspects of grit in goal pursuit. Grit, defined as perseverance and passion for long-term goals, predicts high performance and success across various domains. However, excessive persistence can be detrimental when goals are unrealistic or unachievable. Research indicates that while high-grit individuals achieve success through continuous effort, they may also struggle to disengage from unattainable goals, leading to negative psychological effects such as depression and anxiety. A study on university students found that grit fosters well-being when goals are important and feasible, but persisting in low-feasibility goals reduces well-being. Goal adjustment strategies, such as modifying or abandoning unrealistic goals, are crucial for adaptive self-regulation. The study suggests that interventions promoting goal adjustment could optimize the benefits of grit while mitigating its potential downsides. Instead of labelling grit as purely adaptive or maladaptive, understanding when and how it impacts well-being is essential.