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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
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I totally agree with the main thesis of this book and she gives a lot of good advice and examples on how to apply it. And there lies the problem I have with this book. A large portion of it is just dedicated to examples and stories that I don’t really care about or add much to the central theme of this book. I found myself skimming through a lot of them so that I can get to the actual good parts.
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informative
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slow-paced
The concept in the book is a good one to learn and understand how it could impact your life.
However, it does feel slow when you’re reading it as the author repeats the same thing over and over. It’s definitely a book and that would either have as audio on in the background or as a physical copy so it can be skim read over certain chapters.
However, it does feel slow when you’re reading it as the author repeats the same thing over and over. It’s definitely a book and that would either have as audio on in the background or as a physical copy so it can be skim read over certain chapters.
Interesting to think about both as a parent and a teacher
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My husband highly recommended this book to me since the work he does and the research he has read mirrors them and he realized that she was their (the authors of various works) teacher. So, needless to say, he was thrilled to read it and pass it on.
Fixed mindset vs. Growth mindset. I want the growth mindset, but, in reality, I have the fixed mindset, or rather I am a recovering fixed mindsetter. All of us have BOTH mindsets, it just depends on the situation that will trigger them. This book was not only helpful in pointing out why the fixed mindset is harmful, but also how to start the process (because it is a LIFE-LONG process) of changing mindsets. Sorry, not sorry, but this is not a quick fix system/program/book.
I particularly found it helpful with regard to raising the next generation - whether by parenting or teaching. It was so good and had some useful tips for after the book is done.
The biggest takeaway is I AM NOT A FAILURE for having to always work hard to get what I want. The fixed mindset says if you have to work for it, you never had the ability nor talent, why bother trying. On the other hand, the growth mindset gets excited for a challenge and doesn't care so much for failure, but the process of learning and growing. It's like oh, well that didn't work, what can I do now. Have I used all my resources? Who can I ask to learn from? The list goes on. It is work. But, it's confidence building.
As one child puts it (Dweck did a lot of work with children and students, as well as with seasoned adults), "Wait, I don't HAVE to be dumb?" (Paraphrase).
I highly recommend this. It is a good and powerful read.
Fixed mindset vs. Growth mindset. I want the growth mindset, but, in reality, I have the fixed mindset, or rather I am a recovering fixed mindsetter. All of us have BOTH mindsets, it just depends on the situation that will trigger them. This book was not only helpful in pointing out why the fixed mindset is harmful, but also how to start the process (because it is a LIFE-LONG process) of changing mindsets. Sorry, not sorry, but this is not a quick fix system/program/book.
I particularly found it helpful with regard to raising the next generation - whether by parenting or teaching. It was so good and had some useful tips for after the book is done.
The biggest takeaway is I AM NOT A FAILURE for having to always work hard to get what I want. The fixed mindset says if you have to work for it, you never had the ability nor talent, why bother trying. On the other hand, the growth mindset gets excited for a challenge and doesn't care so much for failure, but the process of learning and growing. It's like oh, well that didn't work, what can I do now. Have I used all my resources? Who can I ask to learn from? The list goes on. It is work. But, it's confidence building.
As one child puts it (Dweck did a lot of work with children and students, as well as with seasoned adults), "Wait, I don't HAVE to be dumb?" (Paraphrase).
I highly recommend this. It is a good and powerful read.
Decent in highlighting how to think positive/growth about relationships, jobs, and parenting.