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“In very gritty people, most mid-level and low-level goals are, in some way or another, related to that ultimate goal. In contrast, a lack of grit can come from having less coherent goal structures.”
― Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

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“Have a fierce resolve in everything you do.” “Demonstrate determination, resiliency, and tenacity.” “Do not let temporary setbacks become permanent excuses.” And, finally, “Use mistakes and problems as opportunities to get better—not reasons to quit.”
― Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

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“Life is indistinguishable from effortful maintenance”
― Jordan B. Peterson, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

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“Hans Eysenck. “Scientists, especially when they leave the particular field in which they are specialized, are just as ordinary, pig-headed, and unreasonable as everybody else,” he wrote in the 1950s. “And their unusually high intelligence only makes their prejudices all the more dangerous.”
― David Robson, The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes

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“common sequence is to start out with a relatively self-oriented interest, then learn self-disciplined practice, and, finally, integrate that work with an other-centered purpose.”
― Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

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