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The Secret to Raising Smart Kids, is:- Don't tell them that they are.
More than three decades of research shows that a focus on effort—not on intelligence or ability—is key to success in school and in life.
Many people assume that superior intelligence or ability is a key to success. But more than three decades of research shows that an overemphasis on intellect or talent—and the implication that such traits are innate and fixed—leaves people vulnerable to failure, fearful of challenges and unmotivated to learn.

***Thoughts
Makes a lot of sense. Intelligence and success, is very tied up with 'sticking with your project' Its a practise makes perfect idea, that usually wins admiration in the long run.

http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=the-secret-to-raising-smart-kids

i believe that dedication is more important than intelligence so that whatever it is that you do, you try your hardest. thats what it takes to be successful.

My thoughts exactly