The best critique I've come across of why "self-esteem culture"/empty praise doesn't produce results.

Finally, they give a very brief explanation of the 'Good News of Jesus Christ' and what it means to accept Jesus as your saviour and repent and believe in him, and to try to live accordingly. Alex and Brett are the real deal and Do Hard Things is a real wake up call, not just for young people, but for all God’s people. I can’t recommend it highly enough.” The authors say it best: "This is a dangerous book, as are all books that inspire you to live differently. It would be better for you to have never read it than to read it and do nothing about it." Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and host of the TED podcast WorkLifeNo matter how difficult you perceive a task to be, there is some part of it that you know how to do. Trust me. You are smarter than you think you are. Some students – they do exist – thrive in challenging work, and actually enjoy the process of figuring out difficult things. But that’s not everyone, and if you’re reading this post, I assume that’s not you. But it’s a critical school and life skill to know how to do hard things — and no, giving up is not an option. How to do hard things: 6 practical tips 1. Identify exactly what’s hard. The writing was boring and written in a textbook style. There were some nice stories about teens helping the homeless and becoming missionaries, which were meant to be inspiring, but the real-life people were portrayed as emotionless, which dampened the message.

Self-determination theory (SDT) includes the need for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Or stated another way, to feel in control, like you can make progress, and to belong Do Hard Things was an excellent book. To be honest, I was not quite sure what to expect from this one going in. I am happy to report that it exceeded any expectations I may have had. This is my first from the author, but likely not my last...This is an important book. And not just for those wanting to launch successfully into adulthood, but also for discontent twenty- and thirty-somethings who long to be catapulted into significance.” Do Hard Things (2022) explodes mythologies around the popular conception of toughness. It shows how traditional markers of toughness, like putting on a brave face and pushing past pain, can actually hinder physical and mental performance outcomes in the long term. Instead, real resilience comes from listening to your body and embracing your emotions. Do Hard Things is the Harris twins' revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential. POSSIBLE RESOURCES: financial planner, YouTube, apps, friends, your HR department, local libraries, your bank, your credit card company, your family, Google.