After decades of exhaustive research on the subjects of belief and motivation, Stanford University researcher and professor of psychology, Carol Dweck has developed an innovative theory about the impact of our mindsets.
According to Dweck, success isn’t just spurred by people’s abilities and talents, but rather success is determined by a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. Dweck’s study suggests that abilities and talent may actually be a roadblock to success, and that it neither promotes encouragement nor self-esteem and ultimately personal achievement. It is true that the right mindset can be determinative of several factors. For example, we can encourage children to develop an early love of learning and hard work at school. As adults, the …show more content…
And no two people see the world in the exact same light. Many people are the exact opposites of each other, where one person is introvert and prefers solitude while the extrovert shines in the spotlight. Some people are risk-takers and never miss an opportunity; others tend to be cautious and weigh every decision carefully. For many years, there’s been a great effort among many, including academia, philosophers, scientists, and mental health experts (psychiatrists and psychologists) to look into human behavior, and explain why we think and feel the way we do.
In recent years, Dr. Carol Dweck has become a leading influencer in the field of science, specifically on human thought and behavior. Her research has led to the theory that everyone has one of two mindsets: a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. In Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, she explains the basis of a fixed and a growth mindset and its relationship to success and how you can picture your relationships growing from having a mindset. She believes that anyone can reshape their thinking by erasing old patterns.
This book is presented as a supplement to Mindset: The New Psychology of Success rather than a substitute for it. Use it as a guide for reviewing the main ideas and concepts in Dweck’s book. Our insightful analysis, general discussion questions, and valuable resources can help you better understand and evaluate the information therein. Click here to purchase your copy of this …show more content…
When people adopt a fixed mindset, they see intelligence as an innate trait that won’t change over time. They focus a lot on their ‘smart skills’ and primarily on anything else they excel at. Conversely, they struggle with challenges because it might show inadequacy or deficiencies, or expose their true self-image. Since success in not guaranteed, anyone with a fixed mindset lacks incentive to take on challenges and often struggle with unpredictability.
Fixed mindset individuals are disciplined in believing they ‘are who they are’ and are systematically uninspired to put forth much effort. They either ignore criticism or instinctively take it as a deep wound that calls attention to their imperfection. Internalizing criticism as purely condemnation or rejection by others minimizes opportunities to improve their thought process or grow as a person. Those offering constructive feedback might be less inclined to doing so if they interpret the feedback given as hurtful.
A thorny character flaw that trouble people with fixed mindsets is when confronted with other’s success, they become insecure and feel threatened. They talked themselves into believing that other successful people became unduly so because of good fortune or luck, not performance. Undermining someone’s success by being critical and highlighting their flaws in favor of your own self-interest is a tactic frequently used by people controlled by a fixed
According to Dweck, success isn’t just spurred by people’s abilities and talents, but rather success is determined by a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. Dweck’s study suggests that abilities and talent may actually be a roadblock to success, and that it neither promotes encouragement nor self-esteem and ultimately personal achievement. It is true that the right mindset can be determinative of several factors. For example, we can encourage children to develop an early love of learning and hard work at school. As adults, the …show more content…
And no two people see the world in the exact same light. Many people are the exact opposites of each other, where one person is introvert and prefers solitude while the extrovert shines in the spotlight. Some people are risk-takers and never miss an opportunity; others tend to be cautious and weigh every decision carefully. For many years, there’s been a great effort among many, including academia, philosophers, scientists, and mental health experts (psychiatrists and psychologists) to look into human behavior, and explain why we think and feel the way we do.
In recent years, Dr. Carol Dweck has become a leading influencer in the field of science, specifically on human thought and behavior. Her research has led to the theory that everyone has one of two mindsets: a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. In Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, she explains the basis of a fixed and a growth mindset and its relationship to success and how you can picture your relationships growing from having a mindset. She believes that anyone can reshape their thinking by erasing old patterns.
This book is presented as a supplement to Mindset: The New Psychology of Success rather than a substitute for it. Use it as a guide for reviewing the main ideas and concepts in Dweck’s book. Our insightful analysis, general discussion questions, and valuable resources can help you better understand and evaluate the information therein. Click here to purchase your copy of this …show more content…
When people adopt a fixed mindset, they see intelligence as an innate trait that won’t change over time. They focus a lot on their ‘smart skills’ and primarily on anything else they excel at. Conversely, they struggle with challenges because it might show inadequacy or deficiencies, or expose their true self-image. Since success in not guaranteed, anyone with a fixed mindset lacks incentive to take on challenges and often struggle with unpredictability.
Fixed mindset individuals are disciplined in believing they ‘are who they are’ and are systematically uninspired to put forth much effort. They either ignore criticism or instinctively take it as a deep wound that calls attention to their imperfection. Internalizing criticism as purely condemnation or rejection by others minimizes opportunities to improve their thought process or grow as a person. Those offering constructive feedback might be less inclined to doing so if they interpret the feedback given as hurtful.
A thorny character flaw that trouble people with fixed mindsets is when confronted with other’s success, they become insecure and feel threatened. They talked themselves into believing that other successful people became unduly so because of good fortune or luck, not performance. Undermining someone’s success by being critical and highlighting their flaws in favor of your own self-interest is a tactic frequently used by people controlled by a fixed