Grit
Cross-source consensus on Grit from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
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- Genius-level work requires enduring frustration, failures, criticism, and obstacles over long periods. — Creative Genius, Intelligence, and Lasting Achievement
- People seeking creativity should expect failure as part of discovery. — Creative Genius, Intelligence, and Lasting Achievement
- A Stanford-linked study found motivation and persistence more important than intelligence alone among geniuses. — Creative Genius, Intelligence, and Lasting Achievement
- Creative work is uncertain because major successes can be followed by failed projects. — Creative Genius, Intelligence, and Lasting Achievement
- Failure did not prevent later greatness for figures such as Beethoven and Michelangelo. — Creative Genius, Intelligence, and Lasting Achievement