Prologue: Growing roses from concrete
I. Skills of character: getting better at getting better
Creatures of discomfort: embracing the unbearable awkwardness of learning
Human sponges: building the capacity to absorb and adapt
The imperfectionists: finding the sweet spot between flawed and flawless
II. Structures for motivation: scaffolding to overcome obstacles
Transforming the daily grind: infusing passion into practice
Getting unstuck: the roundabout path to forward progress
Defying gravity: the art of flying by our bootstraps
III. Systems of opportunity: opening doors and windows
Every child gets ahead: designing schools to bring out the best in students
Mining for gold: unearthing collective intelligence in teams
Diamonds in the rough: discovering uncut gems in job interviews and college admissions
Epilogue: Going the distance.
