Talent alone is not enough, you need grit

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Angela Duckworth, the author of “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance”, argues that talent alone is not enough for success. She says a person also needs to have grit – a mental toughness that helps you persevere even in the face of obstacles.

So what exactly is grit? It is passion and perseverance. It is having a firmness of character and an indomitable spirit. It is setting goals and following through despite obstacles, setbacks and in spite of the urge to give up.