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  • True Grit
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      Miscellaneous
      Psychologist Angela Duckworth's grit scale is hot. You can take the quiz yourself at http://angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/ — but are you sure you're being honest with yourself? Find out what others think of your grittiness.
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      • Setbacks don’t discourage me. I don’t give up easily.
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      • I often set a goal but later choose to pursue a different one.
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      • I am a hard worker.
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      • I have difficulty maintaining my focus on projects that take more than a few months to complete.
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      • I finish whatever I begin.
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      • My interests change from year to year.
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      • I am diligent. I never give up.
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      • I have been obsessed with a certain idea or project for a short time but later lost interest.
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      • I have overcome setbacks to conquer an important challenge.
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