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Hard work beats talent when it comes to success, UPenn psychologist says: 'Effort counts twice'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lake, Sydney 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the insights of psychologist Angela Duckworth regarding the relationship between talent and success, emphasizing that effort and perseverance, or "grit," play a crucial role in achieving long-term goals. Duckworth, known for her research on grit and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, argues that while talent is important, it is effort that truly drives improvement and success. She defines talent as the rate of improvement in a skill rather than an innate ability. The article also includes perspectives from notable figures like Tim Tebow, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Stephen King, who all advocate that hard work can surpass natural talent when talent does not exert the same effort. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Psychology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189393814
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