"Can countries, companies, educational institutions and even families, foster innovation by helping young people (and old people!) become more disciplined and gritty"? That is the question posed by Jim Kim - President at the World Bank, after a recent discussion with Bill Gates. After reading this recent article posted by Mr. Kim, I began wondering whether this type of grit is a old world [...]

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In tough times, the extra bit of creativity could make the difference.  Here's a story you will love: An old man lived alone in Idaho. He wanted to spade his potato garden, but it was very hard work. His only son, Bubba, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament. Dear Bubba: I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I [...]

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In tough times, the extra bit of creativity could make the difference. An old man lived alone in Idaho. He wanted to spade his potato garden, but it was very hard work. His only son, Bubba, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament. Dear Bubba: I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I won't be able to plant my potato [...]

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