Find Quote by Angela Duckworth
“What we reliably find is that people's perseverance scores are actually higher than their passion scores, and I think it really does get to the fact that working hard is hard, but maybe finding your passion is even more difficult.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk on Grit, 2013
Perseverance often exceeds passion in achieving success; hard work is challenging, while discovering true passion can be even harder.
In simple terms: Hard work beats passion; finding passion is tough.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate perseverance while seeking passion.
Themes
psychology
motivation
achievement
Mood
motivational
pragmatic
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- skill development
- personal coaching
Key Concepts
grit
passion
effort
self‑discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you when passion wanes?
- How can you sustain effort without clear passion?
A Different Perspective
Passion may be undervalued in some contexts.
