“A must-read up-to-date sequel to Drive and Grit” —Anique Drumright, a teacher at Teach for America

Being motivated helps us to achieve more and be more successful. But what does it take to be motivated? Does it require perfect parenting, a ton of privilege, and a lot of luck? New educational and psychological research suggests that we actually have significantly more control over our own and our children’s motivation than is commonly believed.

Adam Braus is an entrepreneur turned professor and educational leader. In 2015, Braus faced the challenge of designing a new college for underrepresented and underserved students. Through his research, he found that many, many scientific discoveries had been made over the past 40 years, but instead of being implemented in homes, schools, and businesses, most sat collecting dust.