Resilience & Grit

This quest is intended to give you an opportunity to introduce yourself to the topic of Resilience and Grit.

Quest Estimated Time: 50 - 60 minutes

Weakness surrounds us. It's pathetic. People whining on social media about this and that. Complaining. Whining. Not taking responsibility. Whining. I'm sick of it.

And I see kids give up on challenging tasks way too easily when things become a bit tough.

I blame Yesvi. He's way too nice - doesn't want to hurt kids' feelings by telling them that something isn't good enough.

Well, enough is enough people. Heck, the first thing I say to a kid when I see their work is that it's not good enough. I don't care if the kid is another Leonardo da Vinci; I say "It is not good enough!" I'm even going to get my name changed to Novi ItIsNotGoodEnough Luxenburg. Has a certain ring to it. I'm going to get a T-shirt that says: "Don't even thinking about handing THAT in!"

I say struggle is good. It builds character. It makes people push through barriers and helps to build personal power. This is why I asked to take the lead on this quest. This is one movement in education that I can really get behind. I'm even willing to listen to mamby-pamby blah, blah about social-emotional learning (SEL) and mindfulness and the like. If SEL gives students some self-regulation and moxie, what the heck do I care if it also builds relationships and personal happiness. I am all about happiness. Just look at my face.