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The Trait You Really Need to Get Ahead in Your Career

Updated 6/19/2020
The Trait You Really Need to Get Ahead in Your Career
Sometimes intangible characteristics go a really long way.

When you think about things you need for your career to thrive, you may list great professional contacts, good work relationships, and a strong work ethic as some of the factors that have helped you succeed in the past. But regardless of your other qualifications, one important tool always comes in handy: grit.

Consultant, former public school teacher, and current professor Angela Lee Duckworth explains how true grit isn’t just the name of a good movie; it’s also the reason why some people succeed against all odds.


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Lily Herman is a New York-based writer and editor. In recent months, her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, TIME, Newsweek, Fast Company, and Mashable. You can check out her website, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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