work ethic
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“If you don’t have the work ethic, I don’t think you should be taking this class,” said Jaiden Hsu, an aspiring opera singer from Chicago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
"What came through more than anything else was his determination to succeed. That work ethic was clear."
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Coaches have raved about his mindset and work ethic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
USC center Tobias Raymond’s mother died of cancer when he was in the eighth grade, but her lessons on work ethic and leadership continue to inspire him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
My parents had instilled in me a strong work ethic and a nothing-but-the-best mentality.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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