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Sorry, Strivers: Talent Matters

Source: The New York Times

Which are most important to becoming successful: talent and intelligence or practice and hard work? This opinion piece suggests that natural ability and intellect win out over strong work ethic. What do you think?

This entry was posted in The Value of Work and tagged Opinion, People on August 1, 2016 by Chandler Gifford.

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