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Two Mindsets: Which One Do You Have? · The Daily Writer

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  SPEAKER_00: Welcome to the Daily Writer, where we share a lesson each day to help you cultivate the habits for creative success.
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  SPEAKER_00: In her landmark book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Dr.
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  SPEAKER_00: Carol Deweck argues that your mindset, far more than your talents or abilities, is responsible for your personal and professional success.
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  SPEAKER_00: To be more specific, she contrasts two approaches to life: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.
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  SPEAKER_00: A person with a fixed mindset sees their intelligence as basically set.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's immovable.
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  SPEAKER_00: As a result, they will go to great lengths to look smart and avoid looking dumb.
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  SPEAKER_00: These people avoid challenges and obstacles, they shy away from criticism, and they view their success as a zero-sum game where others must lose in order for them to win.
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  SPEAKER_00: On the other hand, a person with a growth mindset sees their intelligence as malleable.
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  SPEAKER_00: They are less concerned about looking smart and they love to learn.
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  SPEAKER_00: A growth-minded individual embraces challenges.
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  SPEAKER_00: They keep going in spite of obstacles.
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  SPEAKER_00: They invite constructive criticism.
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  SPEAKER_00: This type of person also understands that other people's success doesn't represent a threat, but rather it's an opportunity for everybody to grow.
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  SPEAKER_00: So take a moment to do a quick and honest self-assessment.
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  SPEAKER_00: Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset?
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  SPEAKER_00: As you look at your recent challenges, your opportunities, or accomplishments, which type of mindset best describes what you have experienced?
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  SPEAKER_00: Over the next seven episodes, we're going to explore what it means to grow as a writer by using some metaphors from nature: preparing, planting, watering, pruning, harvesting, celebrating, and resting.
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  SPEAKER_00: These consistent actions will help you grow as a writer and also as an overall person.
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  SPEAKER_00: But before we dive in, it's critical to ask yourself this question: Are you willing to do what it takes to grow into a stronger writer than the one you are today?
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  SPEAKER_00: And the answer to that question tells us whether you have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset.
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  SPEAKER_00: So if you're ready to grow, make sure and tune into these next few episodes because they're going to help you grow in some different ways as we talk about all the stages that are going to help you to do just that.
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  SPEAKER_00: Thanks so much for listening to today's episode.
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  SPEAKER_00: For more, you can visit us at dailywriterlife.com.
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  SPEAKER_00: Thanks, and I'll see you tomorrow.