Grit is a positive personality trait that is often mentioned and praised in daily life, indicatingpersistence and enthusiasm for a long-term goal. As a virtue and strength, grit has a strong predictiveeffect for individuals’ academic and job performance; meanwhile, grit can predict individuals’ happinessand life satisfaction, and is an important psychological resource for individuals to cope with life stress,which can help them to maintain a state of psychological health. This review summarizes the researchrelated to grit personality trait in recent years. Based on the discussion of the concept and structure ofgrit personality, this article reviews the researches on the measurement of grit personality and relatedvariables, and puts forward specific suggestions for the cultivation of grit personality.