Getting into Alpine Investors' CEO-in-training program hinges more on whether you've ever been 'kicked in the teeth' than how good your grades were.

When we hear the word "grit," many of us think of perseverance, resilience and determination in the face of hardship. I have found that this quality often separates those who thrive from those who ...

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Each year, I am awarded the opportunity to speak to a few thousand ROTC/service academy candidates from around the country. Many of these young men and women are in the application process, and some ...

For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success, and maintaining resilience. But despite ...

For years, schools have judged students by test scores and grades. Reading levels, math skills, and standardized results still shape report cards and college apps. Most employers follow suit, calling ...

Grit helps you get ahead, but if you lean on it too much, your brain won’t thank you. Research suggests better ways to overcoming challenges. Entrepreneurship, everyone will tell you, requires grit.

I put my wooden #2 pencil down and flipped my hand over to see lead smeared from the end of my pinky finger to the start of my wrist. I was nine and had just finished taking the admittance test to get ...

According to the news, social media, and the American Psychological Association (APA), more people are struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions than ever before. In ...