Amidst the dawn of civilization, the notions of mindsets have caused several individuals to claim that intelligence was underlined by innate factors, whereas others objected that intellect is a mere reflection of practice and dedication. Henceforth, Carol S. Dweck later clarified and proposed that these two ideals of intelligence serve as fixed and growth mindsets. Furthermore, her research validates that fixed mindsets are quite limited and do not serve growth towards intellectual stimulation. Therefore, making me acknowledge that I had once undergone through believing that the lifestyle of a fixed mindset was the only way to live; yet, that impeded me from advancing towards success. Hence, I realized that intelligence is not fixed and one
…show more content…
I became able to use feedback as a way to better advance my skills and thus to acknowledge the potential I obtain to continue to compose and play with reason. For instance, my cousin Abraham who is a film score composer told me that, “It does not matter how good you may be in music because there will always be a six year old who could do it better, that is why one must never stop learning and striving to become better”. This moment also validates that obtaining a fixed mindset will not advance one into a higher essence of being. As a musician with a growth mindset, I have become able to know that there are no boundaries as to what I can perform, and that there is no such claim as too much practice. In contrast, if I still had a fixed mindset I would focus only on appearing as if I can perform and ignoring negative feedback which would cause me to achieve less than my full potential. However, as a result of not becoming intimidated of failure, I have been able to perform in the Beverly Hills Hilton hotel, Loyola university, and LA Philharmonic because I yearn for intellectual growth and accept that failures and struggles are imminent. Overall, this example elucidates how a fixed mindset will only paralyze an individual with fear of failure, and that a growth mindset allows one to manifests on individuality and the desire to
I became able to use feedback as a way to better advance my skills and thus to acknowledge the potential I obtain to continue to compose and play with reason. For instance, my cousin Abraham who is a film score composer told me that, “It does not matter how good you may be in music because there will always be a six year old who could do it better, that is why one must never stop learning and striving to become better”. This moment also validates that obtaining a fixed mindset will not advance one into a higher essence of being. As a musician with a growth mindset, I have become able to know that there are no boundaries as to what I can perform, and that there is no such claim as too much practice. In contrast, if I still had a fixed mindset I would focus only on appearing as if I can perform and ignoring negative feedback which would cause me to achieve less than my full potential. However, as a result of not becoming intimidated of failure, I have been able to perform in the Beverly Hills Hilton hotel, Loyola university, and LA Philharmonic because I yearn for intellectual growth and accept that failures and struggles are imminent. Overall, this example elucidates how a fixed mindset will only paralyze an individual with fear of failure, and that a growth mindset allows one to manifests on individuality and the desire to