Many people assume that superior intelligence or ability is a key to success. But more than three decades of research shows that an overemphasis on intellect or talent—and the implication that such traits are innate and fixed—leaves people vulnerable to failure, fearful of challenges and unmotivated to learn.
You know, that gives me an idea! It's kind of crazy, but it just might work. What if we organized our whole society around the principle that hard work would be rewarded?
Nah. Lottery tickets and reality TV are probably better long term options.
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