In this episode of the Transformation Cafe, host Robin Masiewicz discusses the concept of “Mindset”, a simple idea discovered by  Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck in decades of research on achievement and success—a simple idea that makes all the difference. Dweck’s work is summarized in her book “Mindset”.
Robin learned about Carol Dweck’s work from an article called “Brainology: Transforming Students’ Motivation to Learn”.
In a fixed mindset, people believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits. They spend their time documenting their intelligence or talent instead of developing them. They also believe that talent alone creates success—without effort. They’re wrong.
In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. Virtually all great people have had these qualities.
Teaching a growth mindset creates motivation and productivity in the worlds of business, education, and sports.
Developing a Growth Mindset
For a more concise discussion of this topic, check out “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success in 15 Minutes”
Geoff Colvin tells us talent is overrated. Where’s it at? 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. That’s the bedrock on which greatness is developed.
The Talent Myth – article by Malcolm Gladwell
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