Having a growth mindset means you strive to learn without needing prompting. Learn how you can build a growth mindset in these posts.
Let’s say you tried out a new recipe for some friends that were coming over. …And let’s say it didn’t go very well. Would you be embarrassed and upset? Or would you be able to bounce back in the face of failure relatively quickly? Your response to situations like these is an indication of whether … Read more
When something does not turn out the way you planned, what do you do? Do you give up, or do you pick yourself up and try again? It all depends on your mindset. Put simply: If you have a growth mindset, then you will try to learn from the experience and make another attempt with … Read more
Are you looking for posters to motivate kids to believe in themselves and help them succeed in school and life? Today we’re featuring 23 growth mindset posters that are visually stunning, inspiring, and attractive to young people. They are specifically designed to promote the concept of a growth mindset—something that many psychologists consider to be … Read more
Do you get frustrated when you make a mistake? Or when you’re faced with a challenge, do you give up because you assume that you can’t do it? These are two reactions that someone with a fixed mindset would have. People with a fixed mindset believe that they’re born with their skills and those skills … Read more
“Learning isn’t a way of reaching one’s potential but rather a way of developing it.” – K. Anders Ericsson In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell popularized the idea that it requires 10,000 hours of concentrated practice in order to possess what is considered a world-class skill in something. Whether you intend to become the most … Read more
Looking for the best books to read on developing a growth mindset? Today’s review features some of the best growth mindset books, each one containing valuable information on developing and adopting the type of mindset that leads to success in your professional and personal life. Our awareness of how mindset influences how far we can … Read more
When you think about a leader in your organization, does your mind automatically go toward your boss or someone with a high level of authority? While hopefully you’re right in that these people in leadership positions are in fact good leaders, being an effective leader actually has nothing to do with a job title or … Read more
“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become improbable.” Christopher Reeve When you restrict how far you let your mind go when it comes to your dreams, you’re putting a limit on your success as well. But even the goals … Read more
The concept of having a growth mindset has been around for as long as there have been great thinkers, but the term has only come into everyday use recently. A focus on self-improvement that utilizes growth mindset goals is best described as believing that one’s abilities and intelligence can be developed and improved through conscious … Read more
Are you always looking for ways to become a better version of yourself? Do you see failure as a learning process and setbacks as opportunities to discover more creative approaches to achieving your goals? In describing yourself, do the words “resilient,” “persistent,” and/or “determined” come up often? If you answered yes to any of the … Read more