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tangledintales 's review for:
Mindset: How You Can Fulfil Your Potential
by Carol S. Dweck
Takeaway from book:
1. [Self Insight: Accurate views of their assets and limitations]
It was those with the fixed mindset who accounted for almost all the inaccuracy in estimating their performance and ability. Growth mindset=oriented toward learning=need accurate info about your current abilities in order to learn effectively.
2. The instructor calls you to the front of the class and starts throwing questions at you one after another. Put yourself in a growth mindset. You're here to learn. The teacher is a resource for learning. Feel the tension leave you; feel your mind open up.
3. The growth mindset allows people to love what they are doing and to continue love it in the face of difficulties. Many growth mindset people didn't even plan to go to the top. They got there as a result of doing what they love. It's ironic: The top is where the fixed mindset people hunger to be, but it's where many growth minded people arrive as a by-product of their enthusiasm for what they do. The point is in the fixed mindset, everything is about the outcome. If you fail or you are not the best it's all been wasted. The g-mindset allows people to value what they are doing regardless of the outcome. The effort itself is valid.
4. [Jack Welch= GE 1980]
Welch made the pitch on the basis of his capacity to grow. He didn't claim that he was a genius or that he was the greatest leader who ever lived. He promised to develop.
5. [In Relationships]
"You know, honey, when you get into so many details, I lose your point and get frustrated. Why don't you tell me why you're excited about this project? I'd love to hear that."
6. [More about change]
She had sent her thesis research to the top journal in our field. When the reviews came back, she was devastated. She had been judged, the work was flawed and, by extension, so was she. But it's not about her, it's their job. Their job is to find every possible flaw. Your job is to learn from the critique and make your paper even better.
7. [Opening yourself up for growth]
"I don't want to dispute your decision. I just want to know, if I decide to apply again in the future, hoe I can improve my application. I would be very grateful if you could give me some feedback along those lines."
8. [Anger]
What could you have done with your anger? First, think about why you got so worked up. You might have felt devalued and disrespected.
1. [Self Insight: Accurate views of their assets and limitations]
It was those with the fixed mindset who accounted for almost all the inaccuracy in estimating their performance and ability. Growth mindset=oriented toward learning=need accurate info about your current abilities in order to learn effectively.
2. The instructor calls you to the front of the class and starts throwing questions at you one after another. Put yourself in a growth mindset. You're here to learn. The teacher is a resource for learning. Feel the tension leave you; feel your mind open up.
3. The growth mindset allows people to love what they are doing and to continue love it in the face of difficulties. Many growth mindset people didn't even plan to go to the top. They got there as a result of doing what they love. It's ironic: The top is where the fixed mindset people hunger to be, but it's where many growth minded people arrive as a by-product of their enthusiasm for what they do. The point is in the fixed mindset, everything is about the outcome. If you fail or you are not the best it's all been wasted. The g-mindset allows people to value what they are doing regardless of the outcome. The effort itself is valid.
4. [Jack Welch= GE 1980]
Welch made the pitch on the basis of his capacity to grow. He didn't claim that he was a genius or that he was the greatest leader who ever lived. He promised to develop.
5. [In Relationships]
"You know, honey, when you get into so many details, I lose your point and get frustrated. Why don't you tell me why you're excited about this project? I'd love to hear that."
6. [More about change]
She had sent her thesis research to the top journal in our field. When the reviews came back, she was devastated. She had been judged, the work was flawed and, by extension, so was she. But it's not about her, it's their job. Their job is to find every possible flaw. Your job is to learn from the critique and make your paper even better.
7. [Opening yourself up for growth]
"I don't want to dispute your decision. I just want to know, if I decide to apply again in the future, hoe I can improve my application. I would be very grateful if you could give me some feedback along those lines."
8. [Anger]
What could you have done with your anger? First, think about why you got so worked up. You might have felt devalued and disrespected.