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Why persistence can matter more than talent

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Genius is wildly overrated if it comes with the work ethic of a sloth. Psychologists call it 'grit'—the passionate, relentless pursuit of long-term goals despite constant failure and adversity. Studies repeatedly show that highly persistent people absolutely obliterate naturally gifted people in the long run, mostly because the talented folks quit the second they face a challenge they can't instantly conquer.

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