Studying Math may seem like a purely academic endeavor but it improves focus, persistence and self-advocacy which are takeaways that are "life skills". This article quotes Dan Pink author of Drive on parents focusing on academics at the expense of "life skills" but school can also fuel these skills and talents that can then be applied to any endeavor whether academic, athletic or otherwise.
New York Times on Determination and Deliberate Practice
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