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The discussion launches into an exploration of organizational hiring practices. Duckworth argues that while talent is valuable, organizations often miss the mark by favoring it too heavily. She suggests that hiring based on "grit"—the willingness to persist and improve despite challenges—could lead to better long-term outcomes. Comparing her definition of talent as the rate of skill increase through effort, Duckworth underlines that many talented individuals might not actually follow through and finish what they start.