Of course, while Katherine took the accolades in stride, she never took the work for granted. Not a morning dawned that she didn't wake up eager to get to the office. The passion that she had for her job was a gift, one that few people ever experienced.

Margot Lee Shetterly
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The line, “Of course, while Katherine took the accolades in stride, she never took the work for granted. Not a morning dawned that she didn't wake up eager to get to the office. The passion that she had for her job was a gift, one that few people ever experienced.” is a good example of how someone can be passionate about their work even while remaining calm and composed. To be passionate about your work means that you are driven to achieve success by doing your best, not just being satisfied with working hard.

Source: Hidden Figures: The American Dream And The Untold Story Of The Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win The Space Race

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