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I was tricked into thinking I had “grit”

by @breakfastbybill secondbreakfast.co published 2020-05-052 min read

I was tricked into thinking I had tons of grit as a student. I worked hard in school. I put in long hours. I stayed up all night reading and preparing for debate topics, doing homework, writing essays. It was easy for me to burn the midnight oil. I enjoy

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