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The Gift of Failure

12 min read 15 min listen Narrated by Sam
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What’s it about?

A teacher and parent argues that shielding kids from failure robs them of resilience, and offers a guide to raising capable children by letting them struggle.

You’ll learn

  • Failure builds resilience and growth mindset
  • Overparenting undermines intrinsic motivation
  • Shift from manager to consultant role
  • Let kids handle social and academic challenges