Drive students to confront life's challenges and move toward excellence. This timely resource lets educators take a deep dive into self-awareness, integrity, courage, commitment, and grit to explore how a deliberate commitment to building character informs student success. With passion and purpose, author Jay Jackson blends personal challenges and achievements to equip teachers with tools to improve their students’ resilience. School leaders and teachers will: Utilize tools to assist students in understanding performance character. Empower students in the face of challenges. Take initiative to improve student mindsets. Reflect on their role as an educator and their own approach to hardship.