Angela Duckworth explains why talent and IQ aren’t the best predictors of success. After studying students, soldiers, teachers, and professionals, she discovered that the real driver of achievement is grit — the combination of passion and perseverance for long-term goals. Learn why success is less about talent and more about sticking with what matters over time.

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Source: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth | TED

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Dr. Angela Duckworth: “Grit is Living Life Like It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint.”