Wisdom  
Octavia E. Butler
Parable of the Sower

Adaptability
Fanaticism
Persistence
Prodigy
Prodigy is at its essence: adaptability and persistent, positive obsession. Without persistence, what remains is an enthusiasm of the moment. Without adaptability, what remains may be channeled into destructive fanaticism. Without positive obsession, there is nothing at all.
   
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