fixed and growth mindset by carol s dweck

However it is evidenced from real-life case studies that with ‘experience, training and personal mentality’, we are able to facilitate the advancement of our skills and expertise, exceeding our god given traits. We are all bestowed with ‘unique genetic endowment, with different temperaments and different aptitudes’. The distinction between the two is derived from your position on whether human qualities are fixed or capable of evolution. The point is that people can choose which world they want to inhibit”.Īn individual’s mindset is twofold: fixed or growth. “You have a choice by spelling out the two mindsets and the world’s they create. A simple formula about the brain can “create a love of learning and a resilience that is the basis of great accomplishment in every area” in order maximize one’s true potential. Mindsets are key elements of an individual’s personality but the key message the novel imparts on the reader is that mindsets can be changed. The novel draws from various real life examples depicting that such a mindset can be applied to all facets of life, be it in your academic, professional and personal, emotional careers to affording you the command to tap into your true potential. She admits that applying a growth mindset when approaching our goals can lead to success irrespective of one’s genetic endowment.

The author explains that success is not solely rooted in our inherent abilities. Dweck explores the concept that the power of belief can have profound effects on individual success.

Mindset-de-weg-naar-een-succesvol-leven-carol-dweck?affiliate=1910 Mindset, de weg naar een succesvol leven - Ouderschap, bedrijfsleven, sport, school, relatiesĪuteur: Carol Dweck Uitgeverij: SWP | 1e druk, 2011 | Mindset-engels-carol-dweck?affiliate=1910 Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Author: Carol Dweck

Fixed and growth mindset by carol s dweck