The kid has sticktoitiveness. I like that in a kid.If I had more sticktoitiveness, maybe I could get a job.
sticktoitiveness
Persistence and determination; tenacity. He's always had great ideas for novels, but he's never had enough sticktoitiveness to complete one.We need someone punctual and reliable, with the sticktoitiveness necessary to see high-pressure projects through to completion.
sticktoitiveness
(stɪkˈtuɪtɪvnəs)
n. tenacity. The kid has sticktoitiveness. I like that in a kid.