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Language & Travel Hacking

#117 Dr. Barbara Oakley on Learning How to Learn

Sep 19, 2022
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  • Consistent work outweighs natural talent in achieving success; hard work and dedication can surpass talent.
  • Passion for learning can be developed irrespective of personal strengths; hard work and consistent effort can transform a challenging skill into a personal passion.

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The Importance of Consistent Work

Consistent work outweighs natural talent when it comes to achieving success in any field. Hard work and dedication can surpass natural talent because talented individuals often become complacent and don't put in the necessary effort. Consistent work has the power to outperform natural talent if the individual remains committed and puts in consistent effort day after day. The fallacy that one needs to be naturally talented in order to succeed should be discarded, as anyone can achieve greatness with consistent work and passion.

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