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Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley on why mistakes are our greatest teachers

WorkLife with Adam Grant

CHAPTER

The Value of Hard Work and Focus

In this chapter, the speaker discusses the character skills instilled in them by their tenacious grandmother and the importance of hard work, focus, and the desire for excellence. They share a pivotal moment when they realized the true meaning behind their grandmother's words and gained the strength to achieve their dream of becoming a Grandmaster.

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