Growth mindset

What Is a Growth Mindset?

A growth mindset is simply the belief that our basic abilities can be developed, and improved through dedication and hard work . It’s not so much that this belief is some kind of magic. It’s just that without a growth mindset, we don’t exert the required effort and so we remain perpetually stuck. ___

## The differences between a fixed and a growth mindset:

### Someone with a fixed mindset…

• Avoids challenges
• Gives up when faced with obstacles
• Puts in a fruitless effort
• Ignores feedback
• Threatens the success of others
• Is less likely to achieve their full potential

Someone with a growth mindset…

• Embraces challenges
• Persists through obstacles
• Pursues mastery
• Learns from feedback
• Is inspired by the success of others
• Is more likely to achieve their full potential ___