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Many of the profound and persistent problems we face stem more from a lack of skill… than from a genetic curse, a lack of courage, or a character flaw.
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Self-discipline, long viewed as a character trait, and elite performance, similarly linked to genetic gifts, stem from the ability to engage in guided practice of clearly defined skills.
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The number of hours one spends practicing a skill is far less important than receiving clear and frequent feedback against a known standard.
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…one of the vital behaviors for effective teachers is extremely short intervals between teaching and testing.
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…when people predict that their actions will lead to catastrophic results, these failure stories lead to self-defeating behavior.
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…people need to learn that effort, persistence, and resiliency are eventually rewarded with success.
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Initially, failure signals the need for greater effort or persistence. Sometimes failure signals the need to change strategies or tactics. But failure should rarely signal that we’ll never be able to succeed.
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We need to interpret setbacks as guides, and not as brakes.
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In the moment, we often believe that our emotions will not subside until they’re satisfied. This turns out not to be true.
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Once you change where you think, you can change how you think.
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