Every Child Is Capable of Learning

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Every child is capable of learning, and it is essential not to underestimate or discourage any student based on assumptions of intelligence. One's genetic endowments may play a role, but it is crucial to provide equal opportunities and not limit a child's potential based on perceived ability levels. Teachers hold a significant responsibility in shaping young minds and should foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Success looks different for everybody. But author and psychologist Angela Duckworth has found that whether we achieve success, or even seek it, may hinge on a characteristic that she calls “grit.” Angela’s 2016 bestseller Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance quickly became a must-read for business leaders. On Masters of Scale she describes her unlikely path to scaling the impact of her work, through becoming a public intellectual. We hear why she studied commonalities among high-achieving individuals, her top advice for founders, and why grit alone is not enough. Plus we get the scoop on Angela’s next book!

Angela discussed her inspiration for distilling complex ideas into accessible wisdom: psychologist William James and his Talks to Teachers.

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