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Simone Biles Discusses Her Book, “Courage to Soar” | BUILD Series

By Simone Biles — 2016

Join Olympic champion Simone Biles as she discusses “Courage to Soar,” co-written with journalist Michelle Burford, that chronicles Biles’ inspirational path to success. Biles is the most decorated U.S. women’s gymnast ever with 19 World/Olympic medals. See more...

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The Grit Workbook for Kids: CBT Skills to Help Kids Cultivate a Growth Mindset and Build Resilience

As a parent, you want to give your child a solid foundation for living a happy, successful life.

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Elisa Nebolsine
2020
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How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character

Why do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs.

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Paul Tough
2013
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True Grit

It may be obvious that effort and stamina are required to accomplish anything worthwhile in life. But how easy is it to forget this fact in moments when we feel tortoise-like relative to our seemingly hare-like peers?

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Angela Lee Duckworth and Lauren Eskreis-Winkler
2013
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5+ Ways to Develop a Growth Mindset Using Grit and Resilience

Grit, resilience, and growth mindset are intertwined. Some believe these traits are innate, but others . . . believe they can be developed.

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Kori D. Miller
2020
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Why Millennials Struggle for Success

So, why are millennials at the bottom of the heap in grit?

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Angela Duckworth
2016
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Why Grit Isn’t Everything

Interview with Professor Angela Duckworth

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Michelle McQuaid
2017
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The Virtue of Hard Things

A study of Ivy League undergraduates showed that the smarter the students were, as measured by SAT scores, the less they persevered.

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Emily Esfahani Smith
2016
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Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being

“This book will help you flourish.” With this sentence, internationally esteemed psychologist Martin Seligman begins Flourish, his first book in ten years—and the first to present his dynamic new concept of what well-being really is.

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Martin E. P. Seligman
2012
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic...

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Angela Duckworth
2018
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