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Girls eventually believe that they are simply not talented in certain “risky” areas, or that there are more likely to make mistakes in boyish activities. For example, when students are asked to rate their future success in mathematics, girls consistently rate theirs lower than boys. Similarly, if you ask children whether a boy or a girl is more likely to get hurt riding a bicycle or climbing a tree, most agree that the girl is much more likely to injure herself. In reality, the opposite is true...
...need to intervene early on in girls’ lives to stop this pattern from developing. By encouraging girls to start taking small risks that may seem trivial, like jumping over a log or sliding backwards down a slide, they will eventually become accustomed to the success that follows, removing the fear that usually accompanies such risks and building confidence that will accompany them into adulthood...
...think it was one of those days where the puck was on my stick, and the shots were going my way,” Griffin said of her success. “Some days they go in; others, they don’t. I was just fortunate...
...seemingly good fortune shouldn’t fool anyone who’s been tracking the senior’s game play and dedicated work ethic throughout the season. Griffin also attributes her success to pinpointing the weaknesses in her game early in the summer months and putting in long hours to correct them...
...team's success in Turin, Italy, carried expectations into these Olympics, but after Shuster missed three big shots in U.S. losses to start the tournament, he was benched, giving curling a rare mini-controversy. Alternate Chris Plys entered the lineup, and the U.S. beat France 4-3 for its first win. Strangely, Plys was back on the bench the next day, and though the Americans won that game too, they finished the tournament 2-7, way out of medal contention...