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Recognizing that traditional measures of intelligence might not account for the varying levels of success among students, the speaker decided to leave the classroom and pursue a graduate degree in psychology. His research aimed to unravel the characteristics that predicted success in various challenging environments—from West Point Military Academy cadets to rookie teachers in underprivileged neighborhoods.
Across these diverse settings, one key characteristic surfaced consistently as a strong predictor of success: grit.