Book: 20210323 to 20210420, "How Children Succeed" by Paul Tough
20210323 - Introduction I always know that high IQ is not that important, but have no idea how to teach children so they can get more curiosity, grit, self-discipline, etc. This book feels like exactly the one I need! 20210329 - 1. HOW TO FAIL (AND HOW NOT TO) Paul Tough tries to solve the problem from the root causes, starting from how our brain works. So, it is possible to adapt to the worst environment, and act correctly for long term benefit! Now I start to understand why meditation helps us to handle the challenges in modern society. It helps us to avoid harmful reaction, then we are not going to get ulcer or blood pee under huge stress. Ulcer and blood pee don't really help. Furthermore, to some extend, external stimulation and internal change (thoughts and feeling) can change our DNA. Eckhart Tolle is right: we can change our brain and our body. The most powerful external stimulation happens before one year old. Sensitive care ensure the baby the sense of security and relia...