Hard work and perseverance are more important that natural intelligence or talent. I believe many of ... then flourish better than even before. 5. Don’t fear reasonable stress or pressure.

He shines because he doesn’t only exemplify a strong work ethic by working hard ... and better performance outcomes. Moreover, a strong work ethic can compensate for gaps in talent by driving ...

“Forget talent. If you have it, fine. Use it. If you don’t have it, it doesn’t matter. As habit is more dependable than inspiration ... the importance of hard work could backfire in many ...

In his own bestselling book, The Social Animal, David Brooks (2011) expressed the same idea: "A person with a 150 IQ is in theory much smarter than ... is whether hard work makes talent irrelevant.

People say they love hard ... talent or hard work, then heard a one-minute business proposal that was actually the same in both cases. Across two samples, the “natural” earned higher ratings ...

They thought they preferred hard-working strivers ... rather than skill. But in the eyes of a hiring manager, natural talent may look better than a great work ethic. Amy Morin is a psychotherapist ...

Football, a game that brutally tests the minds and bodies of even its strongest players, brings forth many lessons about the importance of perseverance, dedication and hard work. As a result ...