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Is Talent a Trap? The Science of Grit (Angela Duckworth)

Think about the most successful person you know. Do you consider them naturally "gifted"? In today's briefing, we explore why our cultural obsession with talent might actually be the biggest trap in modern achievement. Discover how psychologist Angela Duckworth proved that a specific blend of passion and persistence—called Grit—matters far more than raw intelligence, physical fitness, or pure luck.

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