GROWTH MINDSET
Characteristics of a growth mindset
Albert Einstein, who is one of the most effective inventors and thinkers in the history of the world, once said there are only two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle … or you can live as if everything is.
Einstein, of course, is talking about the power of your mindset. So here’s my question for you: how would you describe yours?
It’s an important question. Because highly effective people think differently. And this leads them down the path to success.
When you have a growth mindset you believe you have the power to change your circumstances by seeking opportunities to grow and get better. If you’re stuck in a fixed mindset, you’re holding yourself back.
We all have beliefs about our own abilities and potential. These beliefs are part of our mindset, which is so powerful it can fuel our behaviour and predict our success. Mindset shapes our everyday lives, helping us interpret our experiences and future possibilities.
In her research at Stanford University, Dr. Carol Dweck identified two different types of mindsets. A growth mindset occurs when we believe our intelligence and abilities can be improved with effort and the right strategies.
A willingness to confront challenges, a passion for learning, and viewing failure as a springboard for growth are all characteristics associated with a growth mindset. Not surprisingly, this type of mindset is strongly linked to greater happiness and achievement in life.
In contrast, those with a fixed mindset believe their intelligence and abilities cannot be altered in a meaningful way. As a result, mistakes are often seen as failures rather than opportunities to grow and learn. When stuck in a fixed mindset, we may fear new experiences, avoid risks, and feel the need to repeatedly prove ourselves over and over again.
Mindset Mastery
What you think about is what you become. This course provides a space for you to review your awareness, your mindset, and to create a new version of yourself that forges confidently in the direction of a more positive future.
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