Hard work is a grind. Talent can certainly help, but more often than not, it can also get in the way. Focusing on grit and discipline is better in the long term, and it is less likely to lead to ...

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.

A new study, published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin and cited on the Science of Us blog, reveals hard work is significantly less appealing than natural talent, at least in ...

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 ...

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 ...