Perseverence
What is Perseverance and why does it matter?
To what degree can you stick with something to completion? How conscientious are you in following through? Do you have a high degree of grit?
Why it matters:
People with high levels of grit earn higher grades and are more likely to achieve their goals.
Grit
Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success.
Focus
Ask a caring adult to keep you accountable;
Use a “To Do” list actively;
Create a routine that works for you.
Level Up
Set a specific goal on something you want to accomplish;
Try the Pomodoro Technique; super awesome way of focusing yourself to get more done.
Use a “To Do” list actively;
Share
Go out of your way to celebrate others’ successes and accomplishments;
Show a friend your organizational/productivity strategy.
Be a cheerleader for another student who is struggling in some area.
Great article from INC: Throughout time, people have been searching for the ever-elusive secrets to success. For years the answer has been at your fingertips. So, read on for practical steps you can take to achieve the success you deserve
Great article from Launch Your Genius: While the definition of success may be relative and mean different things for different people, there are habitual patterns in people that give clues to how their life will eventually turn out regardless of what they pursue.
