With the win of the Cubs questions been raised about how.
In this article we see that character traits and handling pressure is key.

Backgrounds, circumstances, habits have become increasingly more important than skill alone.
http://qz.stfi.re/798934/the-chicago-cubs-used-the-approach-of-google-to-build-a-team-that-excelled-at-soft-skills/?sf=dbnrnaj&utm_content=buffer1a371&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
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Steven