Children who experience a sense of purpose in life tend to be more resilient, self-aware, academically successful, and psychologically well.”
The author of “Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine,” Borba, noted that there is less emphasis on passions and more on grades in the current “academic frenzy.”
Too many people are drifting, stressed out, and struggling to survive rather than shine because they lack a purpose, the speaker added.
“Instead, they are leashed into adult-driven subjects, clubs or activities whose sole objective is to secure that scholarship or admission acceptance.”
