Also see:
- Sal Khan talks with Stanford Professor Carol Dweck about her research on the Growth Mindset
. - What is mindset — by Carol Dweck
Excerpt:
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. It enhances relationships.
From DSC:
This belief that we can grow and learn is critically important — for people of all ages. Let’s help folks stay encouraged and keep trying! Keep failing! Keep trying! You’ll/we’ll get it!