Failure is not an option. This is a comment often spoken by “driven” individuals. After reading Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Dr. Carol S. Dweck, it is clear that these individuals fall into the growth mindset. Dweck’s book explains that individuals from adolescents to adults fall into two categories: a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. In a fixed mindset, people believe that their basic qualities, like intelligence or talent are simply fixed. Whereas, people who believe that their basic abilities can be developed have a growth mindset.
Teachers, parents, coaches, administrators, etc. are encouraged by Dweck that a fixed mindset can be changed to a growth mindset. Many people, including teachers, believe that qualities
Teachers, parents, coaches, administrators, etc. are encouraged by Dweck that a fixed mindset can be changed to a growth mindset. Many people, including teachers, believe that qualities