Studies identify that interventions that influence students’ beliefs about the relevance of school to themselves, their lives, and their society, can impact student academic tenacity and increase student success. Without a future focus, students act according to short-term rewards and costs. A future focus that builds academic tenacity prepares students to set more challenging goals and persevere through challenges and setbacks."Academic Tenacity: Mindsets and Skills that Promote Long-Term Learning""The Most Powerful Mindfulness Is Future-Focused: Use mental time travel to navigate your destiny."

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