Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance · chapter 3 · id grit-c3-02-will-smith-attributed-his-succ

“Will Smith attributed his success not to talent but to 'ridiculous, sickening work ethic,' saying 'I'm not afraid to die on a treadmill.'”

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The only thing that I see that is distinctly different about me is I'm not afraid to die on a treadmill. I will not be outworked, period.

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The quote comes from an interview with Tavis Smiley. Smith said he never viewed himself as particularly talented, but excels through work ethic.

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In Grit, Duckworth quotes Will Smith saying: 'I've never really viewed myself as particularly talented. Where I excel is ridiculous, sickening work ethic.'

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