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After people become convinced they have what it takes to succeed, they persevere in the face of adversity and quickly rebound from setbacks. By sticking it out through tough times, they emerge stronger from adversity.

Albert Bandura

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Albert Bandura
Age: 95 †
Born: 1925
Born: December 4
Died: 2021
Died: July 26
Psychologist
University Teacher
People
Convinced
Setbacks
Stronger
Efficacy
Tough
Sticking
Succeed
Persevere
Takes
Emerge
Face
Psychological
Times
Adversity
Become
Quickly
Rebound

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