Episode · People I (Mostly) Admire · 2025-06-21

Books mentioned on 160. How to Help Kids Succeed

1 book · With David Yeager · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Psychologist David Yeager thinks the conventional wisdom for how to motivate young people is all wrong. His model for helping kids cope with stress is required reading at Steve’s new high school.

Steve Levitt discussed 10 to 25 by David Yeager.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. 10 to 25

    David Yeager · at 16:19 · mentioned 2 times

    10 to 25 by David Yeager explores the science of motivating young people, emphasizing high standards combined with high support.

    Discussed
    “So, your book is entitled 10 to 25, the science of motivating young people.”
    Where to get it
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Passing 10 to 25
“He's documented his research in his book 10 to 25, the science of motivating young people.”