Great work involves the combination of ability, interest, and effort
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Curiosity is integral to doing great work 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Great work involves the combination of ability, interest, and effort 1 0 2Argument #1160fe3c 1 0 2
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Excited curiosity can drive great work and guide one's focus 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Great work involves the combination of ability, interest, and effort 1 0 2Argument #69168eea 1 0 2
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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...
Great work involves the combination of ability, interest, and effort 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 2Argument #ba5de389 1 0 2
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The work one chooses should be something they have a natural aptitude for, deep interest in, and offers scope to do great work 1 0 2and
Enjoying even the tedious or frightening parts of a job is an indication that one is suited for that kind of work 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Great work involves the combination of ability, interest, and effort 1 0 2Argument #bfba80e4 1 0 2
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Hard work is required to do great things 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 #d1160df1 1 0 2
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The work one chooses should be something they have a natural aptitude for, deep interest in, and offers scope to do great work 1 0 2and
Interest in a subject can drive one to work harder than diligence alone 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
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Great work involves the combination of ability, interest, and effort 1 0 2and
Luck cannot be controlled in the process of doing great work 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
There are numerous ways to do great work 1 0 2Argument #cf268cce 1 0 2
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Great work involves the combination of ability, interest, and effort 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2Mentions
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The work one chooses should be something they have a natural aptitude for, deep interest in, and offers scope to do great work 1 0 2Hard work is required to do great things 1 0 2Interest in a subject can drive one to work harder than diligence alone 1 0 2Working hard on ambitious projects may be sufficient for doing great work 1 0 2Spending an unreasonable amount of time on a problem can lead to great work if one finds the work engaging 1 0 2Great work is consistent with itself 1 0 2Great work often serves as a foundation for others to build upon 1 0 2There are numerous ways to do great work 1 0 2Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2The formula for excellent work involves having exacting taste and the ability to satisfy it 1 0 2