In this episode, we're diving into a powerful topic inspired by Dr. Brian Davidson's work on non-cognitive skills. We'll explore why factors like grit, self-discipline, and resilience are just as important as traditional academic knowledge (the 3 Rs). Research from experts like Angela Duckworth and Martin Seligman shows that self-discipline is a better predictor of academic success than IQ.We'll discuss why, despite this growing body of evidence, our education system has largely focused on cognitive skills. This episode is a call to action to take a more holistic approach to education. What if we had classes designed to explicitly build self-motivation, perseverance, and resilience? Join us as we explore the transformational power of cultivating these "it" factors in our students to prepare them not just for academic achievement, but for success in life. You can read the article that inspired this episode here: https://www.creativitypost.com/article/lets_start_teaching_the_skills_that_matter_most Learn more about our sponsors at awbeducation.org and grundmeyerleadersearch.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-morning-boost--6612702/support. Learn more about our sponsors at awbeducation.org and grundmeyerleadersearch.com. Learn more about our work at awbeducation.org and grundmeyerleadersearch.com. Find out more about what we do: AWB Education - awbeducation.org Grundmeyer Leader Services - grundmeyerleadersearch.com Got a mailbag question? Reach out to us at [email protected]
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