Introduction: Running on empty: we're raising a generation of strivers, not thrivers -- Nurturing heart. Self-confidence: thrivers focus on "who," not "what" ; Empathy: thrivers think "we," not "me" -- Developing mind. Self-control: thrivers can think straight and put the brakes on impulses ; Integrity: thrivers have a strong moral code and stick to it ; Curiosity: thrivers are out-of-the-box thinkers -- Cultivating will. Perseverance: thrivers finish what they start and don't need gold stars ; Optimism: thrivers find the silver lining -- Epilogue.
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