Nobody expected much from her, but Suzie King Taylor had grit. But every obstacle they threw her way actually helped her learn more. As it turns out, there are hidden gems for those who embrace the difficulty of learning. (System 2, Cognitive Disfluency, Dual Process Theory, Writing)

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