As an example of how the different mindsets encounter challenge, Dweck gives the following anecdote from her early research in a TED Talk:
SMART AGENTS FOSTERING A GROWTH MINDSET
I believe that success is not a zero- sum game. When we work together and share our knowledge, we can all benefit and achieve more than we ever could alone." —Rick Janson I would say your vibe attracts your tribe....I've found that real estate has actually done so much more for me than I ever thought: To be able to connect me with people in the community and know that I’m playing an integral part for a business owner or for someone new moving to town. It's just a nice feeling." —Kerri O-Hara I think really the biggest thing that really transformed our growth...was just doing the best for our clients. Marketing our client's properties and putting all our marketing dollars into our clients. We don’t buy benches, buses, or billboards. 100% of our marketing dollars goes into marketing the property." —Darren Leblanc If we lead with our heart, if we lead with service to others, then we, in turn, will give better service, and
I wanted to see how children coped with challenge and difficulty, so I gave 10-year-olds problems that were slightly too hard for them. Some of them reacted in a shockingly positive way. They said things like, “I love a challenge,” or, “You know, I was hoping this would be informative.” They understood that their abilities could be developed. They had what I call a growth mindset. But other students felt it was tragic, catastrophic. From their more fixed mindset perspective, their intelligence had been up for judgment and they failed. The students with the growth mindset saw the challenge as an opportunity. So how do you foster this growth mindset in yourself and others? You can actually do so through small shifts in your mindset.
Find the opportunity in the obstacle.
Embrace challenges with a learning mindset.
Be mindful of your self-talk around setbacks and constructive criticism.
In other words, find small ways to foster your curiosity and positive attitude toward growth and learning. These small changes add up and before you know it, you’ll be embodying the growth mindset.
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