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In How Children Succeed, Paul Tough argues that noncognitive skills like perseverance, resilience, and self-control are critical to children's success, more so than traditional cognitive skills measured by IQ. Using narratives from diverse educational settings and research from neuroscience, psychology, and education, Tough underscores the importance of early interventions and supportive relationships in overcoming adversity and cultivating character. The book includes discussions on the impacts of early-life stress and adversity on child development.