There are few character strengths more essential and central to success--academic, social, professional, familial--than self-control. Without self-control, no amount of intelligence, wealth, social connections, good grades, or charm will allow the individual to attain and maintain success and happiness. More than many character strengths, self-control can be readily learned and practiced. Readers will discover here that self-control is a discipline...

If you can dream it, you can do it. Contrary to popular belief, the dreamers are also the doers. Readers will find a wealth of examples of the very real and transformative power of optimism and the amazing places and giddy heights it can take you to. They

"Readers learn how to acquire and demonstrate grit in their daily lives, practicing it over and over until it becomes an integral part of their personality, thought, behavior, and character"--From publisher's website.