Grit: Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals
Grit: Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals by Angela Duckworth and Christopher Peterson report that grit, defined as perseverance and passion for long-term goals — was more important in predicting success than IQ and conscientiousness. In one of my all-time favorite charts, the authors show that grit was a better predictor of success than IQ or self-control. Deliberate practice and perseverance will get you more than raw talent.
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November 24, 2012 at 8:14 pm
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March 30, 2013 at 9:05 am
[...] * Resilience. Resilience is important to those seeking power because everyone experiences setbacks. Acquiring power requires persistence to overcome adversity. Not giving up is a a precursor to success. (See also “Grit: Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals“ [...]