- The first important thing to remember here is that **the process includes more than just effort**. Certainly, we want children to appreciate the fruits of hard work. But **we also want them to understand the importance of trying new strategies when the one they’re using isn’t working**. (We don’t want them to just try harder with the same ineffective strategy.) And **we want them to ask for help or input from others when it’s needed**. - - "**This is the process we want them to appreciate: hard work, trying new strategies, and seeking input from others**. ([Location 3643](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B01M036N60&location=3643)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[feedback]], [[growth-mindset]], [[progressing-slowly]], [[effort-justification]], [[consistency]], **Source** -- [[20250429082504 - B - Mindset]]