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Research shows that normal young children misbehave every three minutes.
Carol S. Dweck
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Carol S. Dweck
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: October 17
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So what should we say when children complete a task—say, math problems—quickly and perfectly? Should we deny them the praise they have earned? Yes. When this happens, I say, “Whoops. I guess that was too easy. I apologize for wasting your time. Let’s do something you can really learn from!
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Wow, that's a really good score. You must have worked really hard.
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Your failures and misfortunes don't threaten other people. . .It's your assets and your successes that are problems for people who derive their self-esteem from being superior.
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You’re in charge of your mind. You can help it grow by using it in the right way.
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What can I learn from this? What will I do next time I'm in this situation?
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Did I win? Did I lose? Those are the wrong questions. The correct question is: Did I make my best effort?” If so, he says, “You may be outscored but you will never lose.
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