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Potential is overrated. I’ve spent my life pursuing excellence in various fields, and I’ve learned that raw talent isn’t what determines success—it’s passion, persistence, and the willingness to apply ...

I learned something painful about career growth when someone I was mentoring came to me frustrated last year. "I've been hitting my numbers for three years straight," she said. "But I feel stagnant.