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Mindset: Unlocking Your Potential

Hope January 30th

Hi everyone, a few years ago I read a book that had a very important message. But I believe the message does not require one to read the book, it can be summed up well in one post or article. Here I am refreshing my memory and yours! Carol Dweck's "Mindset" delves into the powerful idea that our beliefs about ourselves shape our success. She introduces two key mindsets:

  • Fixed mindset: Belief that intelligence and abilities are set in stone. This leads to fear of failure, avoidance of challenges, and limited growth.
  • Growth mindset: Belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort and learning. 

The book showcases the impact of these mindsets across various aspects of life, from education and careers to relationships and personal development. Dweck provides compelling evidence and real-life examples to illustrate how adopting a growth mindset can unlock our full potential.

Key Takeaways:

  • You can shift your mindset - it's never too late!
  • Embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
  • Celebrate effort and persistence, not just outcomes.
  • Feedback is a gift, not a judgment.
  • Inspire others to adopt a growth mindset.

If you are not sold on the idea, it is worth reading the book. The book has many examples. 


Which mindset do you lean towards and how does it impact your life?

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sadcat13 January 30th

@Hope i went through a gigantic change from the fixed one to growth in the last few years. I went from being a passive NPC in life to getting my life under control and taking everything as an opportunity to learn and grow with gratitude

mytwistedsoul January 31st

Tbh this is another area of struggle but I'm trying hard to get out of the fixed mindset. Because I need to grow - I want to grow. I want to heal from the past and move forward to bigger and better things! 

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PatienceImpatiens February 2nd

@mytwistedsoul

Yay, Soul!

Yay, Neuroplasticity!

Yay, Growth Mindset!

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mytwistedsoul February 2nd

@PatienceImpatiens fingers crossed! 😊❤️

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KatePersephone February 2nd

@Hope
Which mindset do you lean towards and how does it impact your life?
i think i have more of a fixed mindset, especially about school.