Summary
Carol S. Dweck's "Mindset" argues that beliefs about our abilities, specifically whether they are fixed or can be developed, dramatically influence success across all areas of life. Those with a growth mindset, believing abilities can be developed, are more likely to flourish than those with a fixed mindset, who believe abilities are innate. The book demonstrates how this concept, the power of mindset, applies to parents, teachers, managers, and athletes, fostering outstanding accomplishment.
This updated edition introduces a "false growth mindset" and guides readers toward a deeper, truer growth mindset. Dweck expands the concept beyond individuals to cultures of groups and organizations, showing how to motivate others to transform their lives. Readers learn how to redefine success, build resilience, and supercharge self-improvement by understanding and applying the principles of mindset.
Key concepts
- Growth mindset — The belief that abilities and talents can be developed through dedication and hard work.
- Fixed mindset — The belief that abilities and talents are innate and cannot be significantly changed.
- False growth mindset — A superficial adoption of growth mindset principles without genuine belief or application.
From the book
Description: From the renowned psychologist who introduced the world to “growth mindset” comes this updated edition of the million-copy bestseller—featuring transformative insights into redefining success, building lifelong resilience, and supercharging self-improvement. “Through clever research studies and engaging writing, Dweck illuminates how our beliefs about our capabilities exert tremendous influence on how we learn and which paths we take in life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes “It’s not always the people who start out the smartest who end up the smartest.” After decades of research, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., discovered a simple but groundbreaking idea: the power of mindset. In this brilliant book, she shows how success in school, work,…
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