Until recently I didn’t realize I had a growth mindset or there was even a label for how I overcome challenges in the work environment. Intially I started my adult working career at a Marketing firm straight out of High School. Orginally I was hired as a consultant to just run reports for a 6mth time period. After two weeks on job I was hired for a permanent positon as a Marketing Analyst. I held this positon for 5 years until the company closed. I had no idea of how to …show more content…
It also helps that I am a very curious person aka a seeker of knowledge. I love to learn new things.
Personally I do not know if having a fixed mindset is better/worse than having a growth mindset. I only know how having the growth mindset has benefitted me. For a cleared understanding of the growth mindset here are the top five ways to train oneself to have a of the growth mindset 1. Acknowledge and embrace imperfections, 2. View challenges as opportunities. ... 3. Try different learning tactics. ...4. Replace the word “failing” with the word “learning.” 5. Stop seeking approval. ...
Dweck has stated, “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great