Mindset. Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset? People with a fixed mindset limit themselves by not attempting things that might bring failure. Growth mindset, on the other hand, brings opportunities to try new things, improve, and to allow for failures along the way. This idea of mindset can be explored further in Carol Dweck's book Mindset. Her studies have found that praising children for their intelligence is counter productive. Rather, praising them for their efforts opens the door for them to attempt new things. I have found in my life that I shy away from things that I might not be good at. What a waste of opportunity! Whether you are dealing with children or yourself having a growth mindset is really the better of the two. Do you have a growth mindset?
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