Measure a person by size of his heart,
Proving determination and grit is always more important than talent.
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3. Measure a person by the size of their heart, not the size of
Translation: Grit and determination trump talent.
McRaven suggests that true success and impact in life are determined by the size of one's heart, referring to qualities such as kindness, empathy, integrity, and perseverance.
Characteristics of GRIT
1. A gritty person must have INTEREST and PASSION.
2. The second characteristic is the ability to PRACTICE. Someone with grit will dedicate themselves to practicing every day, and always striving to be better than the day before.
3. ...
Motivation and tenacity
Natural gifts and a nurturing environment can still fail to produce a genius, without motivation and determination to press one forward.
Psychologist Angela Duckworth believes that a combination of passion and perseverance, or grit, drives people to achieve. Big hits emerg...
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