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Cepeda: Grit, curiosity, character are keys to long-term success
By Esther Cepeda
Published: February 18, 2014, 4:00pm
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It’s been more than a year since Paul Tough’s best-selling book “How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character” revolutionized how we think of achievement.
Today, the author is still in demand as crowds of advice-hungry parents search for tips on how to build their child’s character and chances for success.
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