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Growth Mindset: “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.” ( Dweck, 2015)
A person with a fixed mindset doesn’t want to think about what their shortcomings may be. However, to shift to a growth mindset, it’s important to recognize and accept things that could be perceived as weaknesses. The main reason for this is because you can’t change if you don’t acknowledge that there is a problem.
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Example 1: Running late and missing the bus or car pool
A growth mindset response will be to decide to go to bed earlier tonight, set an alarm and lay out your clothes and breakfast dishes in the evening itself, so that tomorrow can be better and different.
A growth mindset simply means that people believe their intelligence and talents can be improved through effort and actions. A growth mindset also recognizes that setbacks are a necessary part of the learning process and allows people to ‘bounce back’ by increasing motivational effort.
A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence improves through study and practice. … Children with a growth mindset tend to see challenges as opportunities to grow because they understand that they can improve their abilities by pushing themselves. If something is hard, they understand it will push them to get better.
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With a growth mindset, you’re open to improvement and believe you can only get better and smarter, which are attractive qualities in the workplace, Duarte says. Your mindset can affect everything from how you react to feedback to your willingness to take on new projects to even how you manage employees.
Carol Dweck says a growth mindset is a continual work in progress as – in the work place – an individual will habitually switch between a growth and a fixed mindset. To develop a growth mindset, you’ll need to approach everyday work tasks and projects with an attitude of readiness to learn, balance and understanding.
The growth mindset sees the world as a giant learning opportunity. … But it’s possible to change from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. Like anything else, it takes time, effort and deliberate practice. As individuals go through the process, they begin craving learning more than approval.
For instance, someone with a fixed mindset might say “I’m a natural born soccer player” or “I’m just no good at soccer,” believing that their athletic skills can’t be developed. Those with fixed mindsets may avoid challenges, give up easily and ignore useful negative feedback.
An individual with a fixed mindset believes that their qualities and skills are fixed and therefore cannot change. These individuals rest on their laurels rather than attempt to develop their skills. They are convinced that it is talent that gets you places, and not hard work.
Types. According to Dweck, there are two basic mindsets: fixed and growth. If you have a fixed mindset, you believe your abilities are fixed traits and therefore can’t be changed. You may also believe that your talent and intelligence alone leads to success, and effort is not required.
To change your mindset is not easy—but it is one of the most powerful things you can do. Learning how to recognize a negative mindset is the first step. Once you do, you will be empowered to make those changes and start seeking out the positive. Doing this can often turn your entire life around!