Hidden Brain

Episode 26: Grit

Apr 5, 2016
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INSIGHT

Effort Matters More Than Talent

  • Effort matters immensely in achieving mastery, more than many initially believe.
  • Quick talent does not guarantee top performance; sustained effort can produce surprising progress.
INSIGHT

Genius Combines Talent and Grit

  • Genius is a mix of innate talent and obsessive, focused hard work over long periods.
  • Mastery requires passionate perseverance in a narrow domain, not diversification.
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Excellence Is Mundane Acts

  • Excellence results from accumulating many small, doable acts practiced over time.
  • The magic in skill lies in hidden, unglamorous hours of effort and practice.
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