Edison reflected that accomplishment requires minimal inspiration but substantial effort. As a parent, I often wonder what trait would genuinely benefit my children's futures—recognizing that academic excellence alone doesn't guarantee success.
Redefining Success
Success isn't just about wealth accumulation. The brightest examples of what I would consider successful lives had nothing to do with acquisition of wealth but rather the number of lives that were illuminated by someone.
The Power of Grit
The most unglamorous yet crucial component of achievement is grit. While inspiration and motivation prove insufficient during failure, resilience becomes essential.
"A grit mind strengthens all of your strengths." — Pearl Zhu
Grit Cannot Be Taught
Grit cannot be taught through lectures—only practiced. Working with Code Hero Academy students, we observe how they persevere through coding challenges without seeking shortcuts.
There is no 99% working piece of code; you have to get it through all the way. This reality of technical work naturally cultivates persistence in ways that few other disciplines can.
Watching Students Grow
We celebrate watching students overcome obstacles through determination. We are confident they will go on and change the world with their own definition of success.
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