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Dan Allbaugh

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Dan Allbaugh is an award-winning author, husband, and father of two curious and playful boys whose energy and shared love of games are the inspiration for his writing. He lives with his family in Iowa.

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Dan Allbaugh I was inspired by own boys two boys to develop within them a growth mindset. When they say, “I can’t do it”, I always add a “yet”.

Research shows that …moreI was inspired by own boys two boys to develop within them a growth mindset. When they say, “I can’t do it”, I always add a “yet”.

Research shows that children who believe that success lies with the genetically blessed are quicker to give up, believing that if they can't do something because they aren't smart enough, creative enough, good enough, or whatever enough. Children who have a growth mindset are more likely to keep working hard towards a goal, believing that all that stands between them and success is the right amount of effort. My oldest son struggles to take on new activities because he is afraid he will fail. But the good news is having a growth mindset is both a trait and a skill. This book attempts to influence that skill.

Reflecting on my life, a fixed mindset was unknowingly something I struggled with growing up and it influenced my behavior as youth which impacted my life as an adult. I tended towards the path of least resistance and chose ‘easier’ subjects in school because I thought getting an ‘A’ was the important thing. My belief was that success was dependent on how smart and I interpreted difficulty as confirmation I wasn’t quite smart enough. This mindset eroded my motivation, wore down my love of learning and restricted my potential. I don't have 'technical skills' to pursue some jobs that interest me because of the risks I was unwilling to take in college. Only as adult I realize how important grit is. I wish I had more of it sooner in life.

Grit is a combination of passion and perseverance, a belief that failure can be overcome. It’s a willingness to conquer challenges, instead of avoid them. Grit is a driver of achievement and success, independent and beyond what talent and intelligence contribute. Without grit, talent may be nothing more than unmet potential. So I’ll tell you the same thing I tell my kids. If there is something you aspire for, set a goal and you can do it. You will no doubt have challenges along the way but your response to those challenges is more important the obstacle you face. I believe in you.(less)

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	The Gritty Little Lamb 4.41 avg rating — 140 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids 4.16 avg rating — 32 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Another Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids: Spatial Reasoning, Math Puzzles, Word Games, Logic Problems, Focus Activities, Two-Player Games. (Develop ... & STEM Skills in Kids Ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.) by Dan Allbaugh (Goodreads Author), Anil Yap (Illustrator) 3.87 avg rating — 23 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My First Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids: Spatial Reasoning, Math Puzzles, Logic Problems, Focus Activities. (Develop Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analytical & STEM Skills in Kids Ages 4, 5, 6.) by Dan Allbaugh (Goodreads Author), Anil Yap (Illustrator) 4.64 avg rating — 14 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Handwriting Practice for Gritty Kids: Letter and Number Tracing, Coloring, Mazes, Dot to Dot, Matching, and More! (Dexterity and Penmanship for Preschool, Pre-K, & Kindergarten Kids Ages 3, 4, 5, 6.) by Dan Allbaugh (Goodreads Author), Anil Yap (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Brainteasers and Riddles for Gritty Kids: 300 Difficult Mind-Bending Lateral Thinking, Logic, and Math Puzzles for Kids and Families it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Hardest Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids: Spatial Reasoning, Math Puzzles, Word Games, Logic Problems, Focus Activities, Two-Player Games. (Develop ... & STEM Skills in Kids Ages 10, 11, 12.) by Dan Allbaugh (Goodreads Author), Anil Yap (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Family Sudoku. Sudoku for Kids with Sudoku Puzzles for Adults Too!: Logic Puzzle Book For All Ages. Challenges Range From Easy to Very Hard. Kids and ... Book! 4x4, 6x6, 8x8,9x9, 16x16, And 25x25! liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My First Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids: Spatial Reasoning, Math Puzzles, Logic Problems, Focus Activities. (Develop Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analytical & STEM Skills in Kids Ages 4, 5, 6.) [Spiral-bound] Dan Allbaugh and Anil Yap by Dan Allbaugh (Goodreads Author), Anil Yap 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids: Spatial reasoning, math puzzles, word games, logic problems, activities, two-player games. (The Gritty Little Lamb ... & STEM skills in kids ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars