Grit For Teens

A montage of his life flickered before my eyes. I felt every joy, heartbreak, triumph, and defeat. And then there was nothing but terror.... For years, powerful empath Vesper Tallinn has kept herself isolated from the rest of the world. Because of her ability to manipulate emotions, she has the tendency to draw dangerous people to her. She can count the number of people she trusts on one hand, because in her experience, it's altogether safer to be alone. Not only that, but keeping her head down keeps her off the radar of the Remnant Gods.

In this must-listen book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, students, and businesspeople - both seasoned and new - that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit". Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success.

In Beyond Grit, Cindra Kamphoff reveals the ten practices that the world's best use to gain the high-performance edge. Kamphoff shares the tools and strategies she's taught executives, entrepreneurs, NFL ProBowl athletes, Olympians, college athletes, and championship teams.

Seventeen-year-old Darcy Prentiss has long held the title of "town slut". She knows how to have a good time, sure, but she isn't doing anything all the guys haven't done. But when you're a girl with a reputation, every little thing that happens seems to keep people whispering - especially when your ex-best friend goes missing. But if anyone were to look closer at Darcy, they'd realize there's a lot more going on beneath the surface.

Tempted to give up? Here's how to keep going. If you browse through the interviews with some of the most successful people on Earth, you'll find one common piece of advice shared by virtually all of them: They never give up on their big goals. Research shows that grit is a better predictor for success than any other factor. The ability to keep going despite setbacks is more important than your IQ, character, or external factors like your upbringing or surroundings.

Children who exhibit impulsive behavior are often labeled unruly. Even though children can be calm, their positive qualities can be often overlooked by their poor impulse control. Impulsive Ninja learns how to use an underused superpower to respond to frustration, anger, and criticism.

What if the emotions of your past experiences continued to secretly control your life today? What if these residual, inner blockages prevented you from truly connecting with, trusting and working with others? What if your life was a continuous loop of the same story being retold with slightly different characters and settings no matter where you are and which people you choose to have relationships with?

DDR 1988: Als ihre Mutter einen Ausreiseantrag stellt und verhaftet wird, steckt man Anja in einen der berüchtigten Jugendwerkhöfe. Von jetzt auf gleich ist die 14-Jährige allein, gefangen zwischen hohen Mauern, schweren Eisentoren und vergitterten Fenstern. Das war’s also, ja? Sie wurde weggesperrt. In den Knast. Einfach so. Ohne Urteil, ohne Verhandlung und ohne, dass ein Richter sie angehört hätte. Es gibt nur einen Weg, der Willkür, dem gnadenlosen Drill und der Gewalt im Werkhof zu entkommen: Flucht!

In the high-pressure world of sports, female athletes often face a unique set of challenges. The expectations to be tough, competitive & to win, can conflict with the expectations to be feminine, flexible, and to conform to idealized body standards can be overwhelming. These pressures can impact performance, self-esteem, and well-being.

In the demanding world of sports, male athletes face intense societal pressures to always be tough, never show emotion, and view failure as unacceptable. These expectations can create significant mental and emotional barriers, impacting performance and overall well-being. Positive Affirmations for Teen Male Athletes is a Powerful Resource designed to help athletes break free from these constraints, fostering a resilient and empowered mindset that promotes success both on and off the field.

Are you tired of watching your young athlete struggle under pressure or lose confidence after setbacks? The difference between those who thrive under stress and those who crumble isn’t raw talent—it’s mental toughness and discipline. This audiobook isn’t another shallow pep-talk or rehashed list of clichés. It’s a down-to-earth, actionable playbook packed with real exercises, relatable stories, and proven strategies for competitive young athletes.

Shortly after saving the faeries of Skemantis, magician's apprentice Felix Carmer III and his faerie companion, Grit, head out to see the world. They soon come across a mysteriously magical flying circus. As they get to know the outlandish world of Rinka Tinka's Roving Wonder Show, it becomes clear there's something not quite normal about this circus or its inventor - and that recent airship disasters plaguing nearby Driftside City may have a sinister explanation.

Aspiring inventor and magician's apprentice Felix Carmer III would rather be tinkering with his latest experiments than sawing girls in half onstage, but with Antoine the Amazifier's show a tomato's throw away from going under, Carmer is determined to win the cash prize in the biggest magic competition in Skemantis. When fate throws Carmer across the path of fiery, flightless faerie princess Grit (do not call her Grettifrida), they strike a deal.

How do we raise "good sons"? Traits we've always considered masculine - like, being a tough guy and not showing emotion - are no longer what we want for our boys. As we try to raise caring, thoughtful, respectful young men, this book will lead the pack, teaching them to become humans of a higher standard who embrace their emotions and feelings.

Use affirmations to unleash your inner warrior with this ultimate teen girl's guide to conquering mental battles and radiating confidence! Mental toughness isn’t about always being confident, hiding your emotions, or enduring pain silently – and it certainly isn’t something you’re born with!