The psychological sophistication required to distinguish between wise and unwise perseverance is lacking in people who are not elite athletes or performers; society at large conflates all perseverance as virtuous.
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Malcolm GladwellEvidence Quote
“There's a class of people who didn't appreciate that distinction.”
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Malcolm Gladwell Is Lord Of All Things Overlooked and Misunderstood | Rich Roll Podcast— Rich RollCreated: 8/10/2026, 10:09:34 PM
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