Angela Duckworth on “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance”
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The Importance of Talent and Effort in Success
Talent is an important factor in determining success and refers to the rate at which someone improves in a skill./nEffort plays a significant role in skill development and growth, regardless of talent level./nThe equation of skill, time, and effort leads to actual achievements./nTruly great achievers not only excel at learning but also apply their skills over time to create significant outcomes./nThere is an imbalance in how society values talent over effort./nCompanies often prioritize potential over a proven track record of achievement when hiring./nPop culture tends to glorify prodigies and naturals over hard work and effort.
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