LLORICA, SWEETZEL M.

MA ENGLISH
ORAL COMMUNICATION

KEY-WORD NOTE-TAKING

I. Significant Predictor of Success

A. Intelligence Quotient
a. Some of the strongest performers did not have stratospheric IQ scores 
b. Some of the smartest kids weren't doing so well

B. Social Intelligence
a. It wasn’t good looks;
b. physical health

C. Talent
a. There are many talented individuals who simply do not follow through on their
commitments

D. Grit
a. Having stamina
b. Sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the
month, but for years, and working really hard to make that future a reality
c. Living life like it's a marathon, not a sprint
d. Growth mindset
i. The belief that the ability to learn is not fixed, that it can change with your
effort
ii. A great idea for building grit

Apparently, the speaker generally talked about what makes people successful in life.
After conducting her research and gathering all the necessary data, she came up with an
answer about the most significant predictor of success. It isn’t solely about the IQ, social
intelligence, nor talent but rather grit in which each of the following was briefly and
clearly explained.