
How Children Succeed
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What’s it about?
Why do some children thrive while others struggle? Paul Tough reveals that the real keys to success are character traits like grit, curiosity, and self-control—not IQ.
You’ll learn
- Toxic stress rewires a child's brain for survival
- Grit and self-control can be taught like skills
- A growth mindset transforms failure into learning
- Nurturing relationships buffer against adversity