Grit is considered one of the important non-cognitive abilities that support the educational process for health professions, which requires a long period of study and training. Grit is defined as “perseverance and passion for long-term goals.” Grit has been shown to contribute to career achievement in various fields by supporting commitment to long-term goals.　In the context of health professions education, grit contributes to career achievement by reducing the risk of burnout and supporting lifelong, continuous learning and deliberate practice. This paper discusses two approaches to fostering grit in medical education: one based on achievement goal theory and the other on superordinate goals.