Is "grit" the most important quality to possess?

“Intelligence and creativity are great but you can’t quit when the going gets tough if you ever really want to accomplish anything big.

That’s grit.

Perseverance.Researchers have found that it exists apart from IQ and is more predictive of success than IQ in a variety of challenging environments from Ivy League schools to military academies to the National Spelling Bee…”

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Angela Duckworth on Why Grit Matters More than IQ (farnamstreetblog.com)
To Be Successful, Grit Is A Most Valuable Asset (fastcompany.com)
Grit: Opening Doors To Success (mianbilal2015.wordpress.com)

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Nathan S. Gibson
Nathan S. Gibson is an independent worker compliance business partner who provides expertise and creative solutions to enhance workforce flexibility and maintain compliance. He helps mitigate the risks associated with the misclassification of self-employed consultants, freelancers and independent contractors.
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