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Perhaps the most important attitude for cultivating good fortune is a strong sense of perseverance.
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…we develop the capacity for long-term passion and perseverance as we get older.
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Often, our passion and perseverance do not spring from a cold, calculating analysis of the costs and benefits of alternatives. Rather, the source of our strength is the person we know ourselves to be.
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…years of hard work are often mistaken for innate talent, and… passion is as necessary as perseverance to world-class excellence.
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Grit is the ability to set your mind to something and stick with it when the going gets hard.
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The more grit, the more likely you are to follow a passion, persevere, and do the sometimes arduous work on your own to reach a goal. And the more you that, research shows, the more likely you are to be happy.
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Just as the Sirens of mythology lured sailors toward their song, we are lured to persevering because we want to know. It’s the only way to avoid those ‘what ifs.’
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Persevere in the things that matter, that bring you happiness, and that move you toward your goals. Quit everything else…
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If you feel like you’ve got a close call between quitting and persevering, it’s likely that quitting is the better choice.
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Meaning and significance may seem like luxuries, but they’re a unique source of energy that ignites passion, focus, and perseverance.
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