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successful

A2Frequent NGSL-1
UK /səkˈsesfl/US /səkˈsesfl/
adjective

achieving your aims or what was intended

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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Duckworth | TED video example

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I started studying kids and adults in all kinds of super challenging settings, and in every study my question was, who is successful here and why?

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

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