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Part II: 8 Ways to Develop Growth Mindset
Dr.Carol Dweck is credited with developing the two mindsets, growth and fixed.
Those with growth mindsets (over fixed mindsets) believe that their abilities and talents can be cultivated and improved over time and experience. Which can then often become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
But practically speaking, how can we cultivate a growth mindset?
Part I: The 2 Kinds of Mindset
Mindset is an elusive and difficult to define concept. I see it as a summation of one’s views and assumptions about oneself and others. It is fluid and can be circumstance specific.
It is a topic of import because mindset can influence success and outcomes in almost all facets of our lives. Whether it is a new job, a deadline, a business or entrepreneurial endeavor, weight loss, conflict resolution, financial goals, or being a multitasking parent--developing a positive mindset can be predictive of and conducive to success.