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QUIT: Why You Have to Give Up if You Want to Get Ahead

The Next Big Idea

The Truth About Grit Is That You Shouldn't Stick to Hard Things That Are Worthwhile

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Grit is a virtue that adds character. It builds character even, and then it's a signal of success. If I'm gritty, I'm going to succeed. And if I'm a quitter, it's bad because grit is a virtue. The decision about whether to persevere or grit it out and the decision aboutwhether to quit are the exact same.

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