Liked the article and obsertvations about Pres. Obabma's education speech. Agree 100% with your observation about his recalling the "sort of asset-based thinking he was schooled with" playing a major role in his address and advice. This type of asset-based thinking (ABT) is exactly what we have written about in our new Asset-Based Thinking book for teens...Change The Way You See Everything - Through Asset Based Thinking - For Teens.