It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sustained effort on problems matters more than raw intelligence.
- In plain terms
- Staying with problems longer makes you successful.
- What can you take from it?
- Persist with problems longer to succeed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you practice persistence?
Another view
Smart shortcuts can sometimes save time and energy.
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