I might put my money on the kid with a 95% percentile of grit over the 95% percentile of intelligence…Being smart without being determined is better than being unintelligent and unmotivated, but perspiration tends to dominate inspiration in the marathon of life.
With the above said, success comes in many forms, and ultimately manifests itself largely in happiness and fulfillment. I suspect one of the most complicated learning exercises most of these kids will have to face as adults will be how to move from achievement to enjoyment. Striving is not a healthy life state…