Gumption
Gumption noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.
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Cool Old Guy: Arthur Abbott - not only is he Sophisticated as Hell, he's an esteemed former writer from the Hollywood Golden Age and helps Iris bring out her inner strength (which he refers to as "gumption").
Source: Film / The Holiday
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