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The Best Version of Their Best Self: Why Resilience Trumps Perfection in 11+ Preparation
Real academic success is found in the Growth Mindset In 2017, while serving as a Headmaster, I attended a conference that would fundamentally reshape my approach to education. I listened to an inspirational speaker discuss the psychological weight we place on children when we ask them to "be the best." The problem with "being the best" is that it is a moving target, often defined by the performance of others. It breeds comparison, which is the quickest route to the very anxie

David Bell M.Ed., FCCT, FCMI @ TutorElite with David Bell
3 days ago2 min read


"Achievement without Anxiety":Supporting children's mental health as a private tutor
This goes to the heart of what I do as a tutor: in today's fast-paced and competitive educational environment, students often face immense..

David Bell M.Ed., FCCT, FCMI @ TutorElite with David Bell
Jul 30, 20243 min read
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