mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.

Reading summary Chapter 2

-People with a growth mindset stretch themselves and seek challenges.
-Fixed mindsets stay in known and comfortable territory
-Fixed mindsets need to be perfect and successful right away- growth mindsets accept where they are and enjoy the hard parts.
-Fixed minsets dont give a person hope for overcoming failures
-Fixed mindsets lead to higher cases of depression.
- Fixed mindsets put you into an either or scenario- either you have ability or you need a lot of effort- gives effort a bad name. Growth mindset people know effort is required.
-Fixed mindsets stand in the way of development and change- growth mindsets are the starting point for change
-Confidence is not crucial to having a growth mindset.

mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.

Reading Summary Chapter 1

-Growth or fixed mindsets are a combination of genetics and environment.
-MIndsets are only easily seen in times when problems or challeges occur.
-Minsets can be changed.
-MIndsets are the starting point from which everything else flows.
-I am most likely a fixed mindset person.
-Fixed mindsets create tension within a person when learning.