7 traits kids need to succeed

• Grit
• Curiosity
• Self-control
• Social intelligence
• Zest
• Optimism
• Gratitude

These traits were compiled by a couple of schools — one public, one private – in the New York City borough of the Bronx. These schools saw huge improvements in their students when they moved the emphasis from IQ and test scores to building character.

Think Tank Article
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2012/11/22/f-how-children-succeed-paul-tough.html?cmp=rss