“Our society worships talent, and many people assume that possessing superior intelligence or ability-along with confidence in that ability-is a recipe for success."
"In fact, however, more than 30 years of scientific investigation suggests that an overemphasis on intellect or talent leaves people vulnerable to failure, fearful of challenges and unwilling to remedy their shortcomings”(Carol S. Dweck, Scientific American Mind - November 28, 2007).
This passage is significant to the paper because it describes the main problem which is going to be addressed and discussed. It also tells an almost sad yet true statement that society warships talent, and many people who are talented may never realize it because they don’t feel that they possess intelligence or ability.
The passage then states that the people who who put an overemphasis on talent and being smart are more susceptible to fail, fear challenges, and not wanting to try to fix their mistakes.
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