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Mindset. What Is It, And Why Should You Care?

Published on Nov 19, 2015

A visual exploration of Carol Dweck's theory of MINDSETS, and why they are important to learning.

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MINDSET.

It'a a term coined by psychologist Carol Dweck

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And has a lot to say about how we learn.

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THERE ARE TWO MINDSETS

According to Carol Dweck,

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PEOPLE WITH FIXED MINDSETS

Have beliefs about what they can do well...

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And what they can't.

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THEY ARE LIKELY TO BELIEVE

That people have natural abilities, and natural weaknesses.

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And that you should stick to what you know.

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But is this a useful way to think?

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THE GROWTH MINDSET.

Carol Dweck also defined a different mindset:

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THE POWER OF TRYING

People with a growth mindset believe in

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LEARN FROM MISTAKES

They believe that you can

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BE A BEGINNER.

They know that it's okay to

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WHICH MINDSET DO YOU HOLD?

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HOW?

Yes, it is possible to change your mindset.

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ONE DECISION AT A TIME.

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START WITH THIS.

Carol Dweck quotes basketball coach John Wooden:

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“THE CORRECT QUESTION IS: DID I MAKE MY BEST EFFORT?”

“Did I win? Did I lose? Those are the wrong questions. ”

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AND HAVE FUN.

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