Hard work is required to do great things
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Developing a habit of working on personal projects can lead to great work 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Hard work is required to do great things 1 0 2Argument #4f4eec1c 1 0 2
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Willingness to redo work can lead to better results 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
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Argument #400a8122 1 0 2
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Hard work is required to do great things 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Underestimating the cumulative effect of work can lead to surprise at how far one has come 1 0 2Argument #965143fa 1 0 2
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Hard work is required to do great things 1 0 2and
Curiosity, delight, and the desire to impress are powerful motivators 1 0 2and
Working hard on ambitious projects may be sufficient for doing great work 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Great work involves the combination of ability, interest, and effort 1 0 2Argument #b5522baf 1 0 2
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Hard work is required to do great things 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Great work involves the combination of ability, interest, and effort 1 0 2Mentions
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