In the author's experiment, students with a growth mind-set showed greater perseverance in solving difficult math problems.

The traditional view of such moments is that they constitute a charming but irrelevant byproduct of youth— something to be pushed aside to make room for more important qualities, like perseverance ( ' , 堅(jiān)持不懈 ), obligation, and practicality.

The traditional view of such moments is that they constitute a charming but irrelevant byproduct of youth — something to be pushed aside to make room for more important qualities, like perseverance, obligation, and practicality.

They might be more willing to offer career help, because your less famous school denotes that, like them, you are also full of energy and perseverance.