How to Visualize a Growth Mindset
20 statements to help you see things differently
Unless you’ve been off the planet for the past five years, you’re probably aware of the importance of adopting a “growth mindset” — or at least you’ve heard the term. Researcher Carol Dweck’s influential TED Talk and her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success emphasize the importance of the growth mindset. But simply adopting this way of seeing the world is easier said than done. Integral to a growth mindset is an acceptance of neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to make new connections and reorganize synaptic connections.
A growth mindset is about adopting an outlook that says “I can become smarter, more intelligent, and more talented by investing my time and effort.” Someone with a “fixed” mindset, on the other hand, believes that our abilities are relatively static — you either have it or you don’t.
The crux is whether you view the brain as fixed or malleable. And it matters because the mindset you adopt can lead to a marked difference in your approach to life and your mental…
