Grit: Quotes
The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Book by Angela Duckworth
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Summary
In "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance," Angela Duckworth argues that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls "grit."
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Will Smith's Relentless Work Ethic
"The only thing that I see that is distinctly different about me is: I'm not afraid to die on a treadmill. I will not be outworked, period. You might have more talent than me, you might be smarter than me, you might be sexier than me. You might be all of those things. You got it on me in nine categories. But if we get on the treadmill together, there's two things: You're getting off first, or I'm going to die. It's really that simple." - Will Smith
Section: 1, Chapter: 3
The Tedious Can Become Fascinating To The Gritty
"Even the most complex and creative of human abilities can be broken down into its component skills, each of which can be practiced, practiced, practiced."
Section: 2, Chapter: 6
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