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Mindset - Carol S. Dweck | How to Reprogram Your Brain for Success
Why do some people treat failure as evidence that they have reached their limit, while others treat it as information about what to try next? Carol Dweck’s Mindset became influential by arguing that the difference often begins with what we believe about our own abilities.Mindset: The New Psychology of Success explores the contrast between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. Dweck argues that people who see intelligence, talent and ability as fixed traits are more likely to avoid challenges that threaten their self-image, while those who believe abilities can develop through effort, strategy…
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