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Mindset

Carol S. Dweck

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8 mins

In “Mindset,” world-renowned psychologist Carol S. Dweck proposes that there are two fundamental mindsets that people adapt: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. By comparing and contrasting the two, she demonstrates why only one of them works – and how people can use this knowledge to improve and make the world a better place.

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Brief Summary

Best suited for would-be leaders, managers, parents, teachers, coaches, and athletes – as well as for anyone who would like to increase their own feelings of success and fulfillment.

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Career & BusinessPersonal DevelopmentEmotional IntelligencePsychologyProductivity & Time Management

Summary of 5 Key Ideas

Add 'Yet'

Say “I can’t do this… yet” to stay open to learning.

Praise Effort

Value hard work over talent in yourself and others.

Embrace Failure

Treat failure as feedback and fuel for growth.

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