New research has revealed that stubbornness is a really good predictor of a child’s future success in life.
The study observed 700 kids for decades, starting when they were 9 and checking in with them as adults of 40.
Each participant’s personality was investigated at the beginning of the study, with the research team looking at traits like studiousness and conscientiousness, as well as a propensity for defiance.
Time Magazine while explaining the study wrote “The authors postulate that such children might be more competitive in the classroom, leading to better grades. They might be more demanding as adults; when locked in salary negotiations, they may be the ones who demand more.
“They may be more willing to fight for their own financial interests, even at the risk of annoying friends and colleagues. The authors can’t rule out a more negative reason– these young rule breakers might be doing something unethical as adults to increase their grown-up salaries.”