When I saw this video it had a profound effect on me, on my teaching, and on my parenting. I have watched this many times and I still think that it is very important. She touches on so many important points, but mainly talks about the profound effect of long term perseverance. Researchers are now asking the question, which I think is the real question, “How do we build perseverance?” I hope that you enjoy this as well:
http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_key_to_success_grit