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Teaching kids that hard work pays off is probably one of the most important lessons we can teach them as they grow. So many adults that I know\u00a0believe \u00a0things come easy and don’t require effort. As an entrepreneur I learned a long time ago there is no such thing as “overnight success.”\u00a0Most\u00a0people\u00a0do not understand the years of work that go into becoming\u00a0an “overnight success.” If kids learn this at an early age, it will serve them well throughout their life. They will not be the kind to give up at the first hurdle but instead find a way to get over each and every one on the way to reaching their dreams.<\/p>\n

A book that can help kids understand this is The Little Linebacker<\/em>. This book written by Maria Dismondy and Stephen Tulloch and illustrated by Heather Heyworth is a story of determination. The story is about a little boy who dreams of becoming\u00a0a professional football player. This dream comes even before his first little league football practice. His mother is supportive and tells him to dream bigger dreams! He finds support through his life when he feels like giving up.<\/p>\n

An elderly man he likes at the nursing home where his mom works provides some wise advice that you have to keep going even if you fail a few times. He helps Stephen practice his math skills when he gets a bad math test grade. Throughout the years, Stephen\u00a0has defeats but someone is always there to help him summon his determination\u00a0and\u00a0keep going. He learns that when you don’t give up but keep pressing on,\u00a0great things happen! This is a great book with a very valuable message. You can find this book on Amazon<\/a>. You can download the Free Reader’s Guide HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n

Take a look at the video trailer for the book below:
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