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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
Good book about how one's mindset has the potential to influence outcomes. A good reminder to discuss how mindsets are influencing students behaviors.
Great read. Needs to be applied to life. Not sure what to think about her take on columbine
I thought this book was great. Really gets you thinking on which way you think, either Fixed or Growth. I thought for sure I was all growth, but upon listening to it was discovering I had a lot more fixed thoughts, processes, etc.
3.5 stars. The core concepts and research are essential. However, many times the book felt repetitive. Still recommend reading it though.
Before you read this book, watch her TedTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve
I started reading this back in January when I was trying to gain more confidence about my life and where I wanted to be. I still struggle and would say I operate at a fixed mindset, but this book was so useful in helping me recognize where I am currently. I love self-awareness type books, The Anatomy of Peace, another one of my favorites I feel fits in with this concept. This is a must read. (Plus, I think it is useful for when I will have children and helping them keep a growth mindset.)
I have been living my entire life PLUS LAW SCHOOL DOES NOT HELP THIS in a fixed mindset. Wow, wake up call. Understanding how I could change, grow, and progress is so in line with my religious beliefs and how we came to this temporary life to grow, learn, and move. I needed this book at this time in my life.
I started reading this back in January when I was trying to gain more confidence about my life and where I wanted to be. I still struggle and would say I operate at a fixed mindset, but this book was so useful in helping me recognize where I am currently. I love self-awareness type books, The Anatomy of Peace, another one of my favorites I feel fits in with this concept. This is a must read. (Plus, I think it is useful for when I will have children and helping them keep a growth mindset.)
I have been living my entire life PLUS LAW SCHOOL DOES NOT HELP THIS in a fixed mindset. Wow, wake up call. Understanding how I could change, grow, and progress is so in line with my religious beliefs and how we came to this temporary life to grow, learn, and move. I needed this book at this time in my life.
reflective
fast-paced
This was a work book study and I’m so glad it was required because it’s not a book I would voluntarily read. I love this book and it taught me so much about my approach to relationships and challenges. It gives a me new understanding as to how I form my opinions and how I need to communicate to my friends and family especially my husband and children. This is a must read for ALL. I have a new appreciation for the power of the word YET.
I give this four stars for the ideas, though the book was longer than it needed to have been.
The first half of this book was so intriguing to me. I think I got the message there. The sports, business, and relationship sections were very difficult for me to get through, but then I got a lot out of the parent/teacher/coach section. Much of it reminded me of Choice Words by Peter Johnston. I will definitely use some of the language she shared in my teaching. I feel like I should've taken my own advice I give students - regarding nonfiction, you don't always have to read the entire book...
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced