In many countries, it is common for children to be told anything is possible

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In many countries, it is common for children to be told anything is possible 
if they set their mind to it. In my opinion, this can lead to great 
achievements, but for the majority engenders feelings of inadequacy. 
Some people benefit from a positive emphasis on effort and achievement. 
The best examples of this come from the United States where famously 
every child is encouraged to pursue their dreams, no matter how 
aspirational and unrealistic. Those who succeed serve as role models and 
evidence the efficacy of pushing children to try to achieve anything. For 
example, the number of successful entrepreneurs and artists who have left 
their mark globally from the U.S.A is staggering and includes figures like 
Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Michael Jackson, Warren Buffet, and Will Smith. 
These people often give encouraging interviews where they reiterate the 
importance of having passion and grit to achieve transcendent fame. 
However, the cases above are exceptions and considering them the rule 
only hurts the self-esteem of the general populace. When an individual is 
told they can accomplish anything through sheer determination and they 
then fail to become rich and successful, they have no one to blame but 
themselves. The truth about the connection between effort and 
achievement is more nuanced than the platitude typically supplied to 
children. There is a complex interplay between talent, effort, and luck 
required to produce great achievements and all high-achievers are subject 
to determining factors beyond simply hard work. Teaching children 
otherwise sets them up for self-doubt, disillusionment, and delusions of 
grandeur that will weigh on them throughout adulthood. Hard work is an 
essential ingredient but supposing it guarantees success will only lead to 
resentment towards oneself and others. 
In conclusion, while teaching children that hard work ensures achievement 
produces great individuals, overall, it breeds insecurity. Parents ought to 
instead encourage a positive mindset with less lofty expectations.