Angela Duckworth investigated this question and found out that although these are important factors, success is decided by something else. She called this ability Grit.
People with Grit have the following characteristics:
- An unusual zeal for work
- A high degree of immunity to setbacks
- An inner conviction
- The knowledge of their own goals and visions
Grit is a combination of passion and determination that makes something special out of people.
This resulted in two formulas:
Talent x Commitment = Ability
Ability x Commitment = Success
With the help of a simple test (https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/), you can find out how high your Grit Score is.
For those, who would like to listen to Angela Duckworth TED talk. Please use this link. (https://youtu.be/H14bBuluwB8)