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| − | Mental toughness is often referred to relative to sports and work performance and it is a predictor of success in sports, the workplace and education. Mental toughness is estimated to account for up to 25% variation in performance according to research carried out by Professor Peter Clough and his colleagues (See: [[MTQ mental toughness assessments]]).<ref>[https://armoneyandpolitics.com/mental-toughness-2/ MENTAL TOUGHNESS AND PEAK PERFORMANCE: IN WORK, LEADERSHIP AND LIFE, IT MATTERS] by Jeff Standridge, Arkansas Money and Politics magazine</ref><ref>[https://www.mentaltoughness.partners/why-mental-toughness-is-critically-important/ Why Mental Toughness Is Critically Important?], Mental Toughness Partners</ref><ref>[https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/mental-toughness-is-a-hugely-valuable-trait/ Sports Psychology Tips: Mental Toughness is a Hugely Valuable Trait]</ref> In the workplace, salespeople have high levels of mental toughness compared to other workers.<ref>[https://aqrinternational.co.uk/aqr-in-organisations/case-studies Mental Toughness and the effectiveness of Sales People]</ref>
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| | == Factors which impede achievement == | | == Factors which impede achievement == |