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    Discover what research reveals about the real path to greatness - it's not talent or 10,000 hours, but something far more specific and achievable.

    The Science of Becoming Great

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    Greatness isn't about having more talent or working harder—it's about having better principles for dealing with reality. It’s not about being superhuman; it’s about being systematically human.

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