Having a growth mindset means you strive to learn without needing prompting. Learn how you can build a growth mindset in these posts.
Have you ever heard that it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill? This idea has inspired countless people to pursue excellence, but it has also discouraged others who assume becoming highly skilled requires years of relentless practice before they can see meaningful results. The truth is that mastering a skill does take time, dedication, … Read more
Have you ever wondered why some people view challenges as opportunities while others see them as roadblocks? The difference often comes down to mindset. The way you think about learning, failure, effort, and success can have a powerful impact on the direction of your life. People with a growth mindset believe their abilities, knowledge, and … Read more
Have you ever talked yourself out of trying something because you were afraid you’d fail? Maybe you made one mistake and instantly thought, “I’m just not good at this.” It happens more often than you think. Many people unknowingly fall into a fixed mindset, believing their talents, intelligence, or abilities are set in stone. When … Read more
Want to learn more about the power of mindset? Having the right mindset can turn any obstacles or setbacks in your life into opportunities for growth. So if you want to start the year with a completely different set of mental tools then these quotes will help reprogram yourself, and leave unproductive, unsupportive mindsets behind. … 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
Researchers believe there are two types of people in this world. Type I is the person who believes we are born a certain way…with a certain level of intelligence, natural ability, and talent. Type II believes that anything is possible and that, with effort, one can become more proficient and smarter. The way you view … Read more
We often hear the words knowledge and wisdom used interchangeably. While these two words are both nouns, this is one of the few things they have in common. The word wisdom was used as far back as before the year 900. On the other hand, knowledge didn’t come into use until around 1300. During that … Read more
If your colleague were to earn the promotion that you were hoping for, would you be genuinely happy for them? Or would you feel envious and like you’re not good enough? Or, if you were just shy of meeting one of your goals, would you feel defeated or would you reflect on some opportunities that … Read more
If you could snap your fingers and create a picture-perfect future for yourself, what would it look like? Look beyond your initial thoughts of being a gazillionaire and owning all of the things. But if you can’t quite put those thoughts aside, with whom are you sharing that life? And how did you get there? … Read more
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I was an active member of an online group with 72 other expecting moms. The group was appropriately titled January 2015, the month our babies were due. Many members used the space while they were pregnant to create their “birth plans” and bounce ideas off of each other. Some … Read more