"Challenges bring many of life’s highs and lows, but learning how to confront them correctly can propel you into success. In his new book Mentally Strong: Developing Grit, Perseverance, and Resilience, Jay Jackson blends personal challenges and achievements with professional tools to equip teachers in improving their students’ resilience. By focusing on self-awareness, integrity, purpose, passion, positivity, courage, commitment, and grit, Jackson deftly defines performance character and provides readers the opportunity for reflection, growth, and student development"--