Effort is one of those things that gives meaning to life. Effort means you care about something, that something is important to you and you are willing to work for it.
Carol S. DweckSo what should we say when children complete a taskโsay, math problemsโquickly and perfectly? Should we deny them the praise they have earned? Yes. When this happens, I say, โWhoops. I guess that was too easy. I apologize for wasting your time. Letโs do something you can really learn from!
Carol S. Dweck