The power of passion and perseverance

1.Growth mindset 成長型思維

If you have a growth mindset and think your abilities can improve, a challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow.

2.stratospheric : 平流層的；同溫層的

The housing boom has pushed property values to stratospheric levels.

3.Perspective 觀點
You must keep things in perspective.

4.stamina：耐力、耐性

Marathon runners need a lot of stamina.

5.Context 背景 環境
His heart bled over certain phrases taken out of context .

Introduce the talk: 
Hard work may not always result in success, but it will never result in regret.



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