Paul Tough
What’s inside
This book explores the idea that non-cognitive skills like perseverance, curiosity, and self-control are more crucial to success than sheer brainpower.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding factors that contribute to child success
- Insight into effective parenting and teaching
- Appreciating the importance of non-cognitive skills
- Recognizing the value of adversity in resilience building
Key Points
- The importance of non-cognitive skills
- The role of adversity in building character
- Impact of parental influence
- The role of school environment in shaping character
- The power of a growth mindset
Who’s it For
- Parents
- Teachers
- Education policy makers
- Psychologists
About the author
Paul Tough is a Canadian-American writer and broadcaster and a contributing writer to The New York Times Magazine and This American Life.