Hi John,

Research suggests that young people praised for effort better display persistence, enjoyment, and continued performance in the face of challenges compared with those who are praised for ability.

Do you have a story related to praise and persistence? Share it with us in the comments section of today’s article from Kerry Patterson.
Kindergarten Divas
by Kerry Patterson

When my daughter Becca prepared to teach kindergartners for the first time, she came to me for advice. Given that the students I had been teaching for the past thirty years were in grad (not grade) school, I told her I had nothing of any use to her (no news there).

“Imagine,” Becca said, “that I’ve taken a sacred oath to ‘first do no harm.’ Now what advice would you give me?”
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