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“All of these people had character. None of them thought they were special people, born with the right to win. They were people who worked hard, who learned how to keep their focus under pressure, and who stretched beyond their ordinary abilities when they had to.”

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Carol S. Dweck
Carol S. Dweck

Carol S. Dweck is a renowned psychologist known for her research on the concept of growth mindset. Her work has revealed the impact of beliefs about ability on learning, work, and life. more

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