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“A growing body of research suggests that even the smartest people tend to seek out evidence that confirms what they already think, rather than new information that would give them a more robust view of reality.”
― Steven D. Levitt, Think Like a Freak

“grit is often misunderstood as perseverance without passion, and that’s tragic,”
― Jonathan Haidt, The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting up a Generation for Failure

“Amid the characteristics that make a successful entrepreneur, one stood out: juvenile delinquency.”
― Alexa Clay, The Misfit Economy: Lessons in Creativity from Pirates, Hackers, Gangsters and Other Informal Entrepreneurs

“The battles that count aren’t the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself—the invisible, inevitable battles inside all of us—that’s where it’s at. —Jesse Owens”
― Adam Goucher, Running the Edge: Discover the secrets to better running and a better life