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The belief that young people are incompetent leaves us with only one binary choice: Do we want to be tough or nice? Either we’re a drill sergeant or a softy. We prioritize either self-reliance or self-esteem. Full Metal Jacket or Ted Lasso (in the first season, at least).
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David Yeager (10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation—And Making Your Own Life Easier)