There are numerous ways to do great work
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Curiosity, delight, and the desire to impress are powerful motivators 1 0 2and
Following one's interests often requires overcoming obstacles and taking risks 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
There are numerous ways to do great work 1 0 2Argument #92b2635a 1 0 2
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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 #94a38c0d 1 0 2
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A field should become increasingly interesting as one learns more about it 1 0 2and
Having unique interests can lead to productivity and discovery of new things 2 0 3Then it must be true that...
There are numerous ways to do great work 1 0 2Argument #9b6ae012 1 0 2
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Gaining knowledge about a subject can reveal gaps in understanding 1 0 2and
Creating something that people want is important when making something for others 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
There are numerous ways to do great work 1 0 2Argument #b12f6625 1 0 2
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Work that compounds can lead to exponential growth 1 0 2and
Undirected thinking can solve problems that cannot be solved by direct approach 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
There are numerous ways to do great work 1 0 2Argument #df9fda5f 1 0 2
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Finishing a project can lead to significant work and discoveries in the final stages 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
There are numerous ways to do great work 1 0 2Argument #f77e8dd2 1 0 2
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Discoveries often come from noticing connections between different fields 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
There are numerous ways to do great work 1 0 2Opposing Arguments
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Argument #3fc8363e 1 0 2
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There are numerous ways to do great work 1 0 2and
Fear and modesty prevent many people from attempting great work 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2Argument #c025644d 1 0 2
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There are numerous ways to do great work 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 2Working hard on ambitious projects may be sufficient for doing great work 1 0 2Earnestness is necessary for doing great work 1 0 2Great work is consistent with itself 1 0 2Great work often serves as a foundation for others to build upon 1 0 2Great work involves the combination of ability, interest, and effort 1 0 2Luck cannot be controlled in the process of doing great work 1 0 2Great work involves expanding people's ideas of what's possible 1 0 2Great work often arises when someone believes they can improve upon something existing 1 0 2