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Children Quote by Angela Duckworth

“I think the questions on the grit scale about not letting setbacks disappoint you, finishing what you begin, doing things with focus, I think that those are things I would aspire to or hope for for all our children.” quote by Angela Duckworth
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“I think the questions on the grit scale about not letting setbacks disappoint you, finishing what you begin, doing things with focus, I think that those are things I would aspire to or hope for for all our children.”

Angela Duckworth

About This Quote

Source Interview: TED Talk on Grit, 2013

The speaker emphasizes teaching children resilience, perseverance, focus, and completion of tasks despite setbacks.

In simple terms: Teach kids to keep going despite setbacks.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate grit in children.

Themes

resilience perseverance education child development motivation

Mood

inspirational hopeful

Type

motivational educational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • school curricula
  • coaching
  • mentoring
  • community programs

Key Concepts

growth mindset psychological resilience goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we support children facing external obstacles?
  • What role do schools play in building grit?
A Different Perspective

Grit alone may not address systemic barriers to success.

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