Building self esteem Quote by Clayton Christensen
“Children build self-esteem by doing things that are hard and learning what works.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Innovator's Dilemma, 1997
Children develop confidence when they tackle challenging tasks and discover effective strategies.
In simple terms: Hard work builds self‑esteem.
Encourage kids to try difficult things.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school projects
- sports training
- creative problem solving
- home chores
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What challenges help your child grow?
- How can failure be reframed as learning?
Overemphasis on difficulty may cause frustration.