"Definitions belong to the definers, not the defined." Toni Morrison "You guys are so messy!" – I said a few weeks ago to our boys, picking up dirty clothes from all four corners of the room in the evening. "Boys…
Recent studies indicate that parents can increase the odds that their children will flourish in life simply by changing the way of how they praise them and talk about achievements. Praise is a powerful thing, and we should use it…
When it comes to success, there are more critical factors than IQ and talent. In fact, according to one of the top psychologists, Angela Duckworth, the key factor influencing success is grit. Angela tells us that the most successful people…
Have you ever seen this truly amazing Nike advert featuring Michael Jordan? He says: "I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot…and missed. I’ve…
Once we get to school, we are continuously assessed. If you get good grades – well done, congrats, you are smart. If you don’t – you are left with a feeling that you are a failure, not smart enough, a…
