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How Children Succeed: grit, curiosity and the hidden power of character
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P 76A set of strength that are likely to predict life satisfaction and high achievement:
Grit
Self-control
Zest
Social intelligence
Gratitude
Optimism
Curiosity
Page 48: Pure IQ is stubbornly resistant to improvement after about age eight. But executive functions and the ability to handle stress and manage strong emotions can be improved, sometimes dramatically, well into adolescence and even adulthood.