Got Grit?

Counselors, parents, and teachers will find this book to be one of the most unique, thought-provoking, practical, and somewhat unconventional guides they've ever picked up. It is based on recent research that tells us that a person's grit (hard work, determination, perseverance) combined with good soft (social) skills are better predictors of future success than IQ, grade point averages, and standardized test scores. Although the book focuses on several serious topics, it is filled with humor, short stories, and motivational quotes.

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