Psychology
Mindset: 6 key ideas
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- IDEA 1 OF 6
Fixed versus growth
A fixed mindset sees ability as static; a growth mindset sees it as developable through effort and strategy.
- IDEA 2 OF 6
Praise the process
Praising effort and strategies builds resilience.
Praising intelligence can make people avoid challenges.
- IDEA 3 OF 6
Failure as information
In a growth mindset, setbacks show what to work on next rather than revealing limits.
- IDEA 4 OF 6
Add "yet"
"I can't do this yet" turns a verdict into a path.
- IDEA 5 OF 6
Leaders need growth mindsets
Leaders who believe people can grow invest in development and admit mistakes.
- IDEA 6 OF 6
Mindsets are mixed
Everyone has some fixed triggers.
Notice them and choose a growth response.
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