It is important to attempt new paths in life.
One never knows if they will be good at anything until they have tried it.
It is important to set realistic expectations for yourself and others.
"No Gumption" is a short story by Woody Allen that reflects on the author's lack of ambition and drive compared to his parents. It describes the contrast between his own passive nature and his parents' proactiveness and determination, highlighting the sense of resignation and self-awareness the author feels about his lack of gumption in life. Ultimately, it serves as a humorous introspection on personal motivation and ambition.
Gumption - 2012 was released on: USA: 28 December 2012
The cast of Gumption - 2010 includes: Bryan Bosch
gumption means , you have a lot of spirit & spunk. the nerve to do things without question.
In Langston Hughes's short story Gumption the sentence 'You can't live on gumption' I said trying to be practical is an example of first person narration.
Balaam Gimble's Gumption - 2010 was released on: USA: April 2010
However, it takes some gumption to choose an underachieving local side, because they are nearer home than nearer to the champions league.
The word gumption is used as a noun and is a fairly informal word to use. Another similar word to 'gumption' is guts or spunk. It means that someone is bold and uses their initiative.
An example of direct characterization in the story "No Gumption" is when the narrator describes his father as having "no gumption" because he lacks drive, ambition, and motivation. This direct statement by the narrator directly informs the reader about his father's character.
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courage; aggressiveness;
It was written by Russell Baker.
That greenhorn must have had a lot of gumption.Your gumption is only outweighed by your lack of intelligence regarding the matter, good sir.