Summary of Carol S. Dweck's Mindset

By IRB Media

Get the Summary of Carol S. Dweck's Mindset in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: After decades of research, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., discovered a simple but groundbreaking idea: the power of mindset. In this brilliant book, she shows how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities. People with a fixed mindset—those who believe that abilities are fixed—are less likely to flourish than those with a growth mindset—those who believe that abilities can be developed. Mindset reveals how great parents, teachers, managers, and athletes can put this idea to use to foster outstanding accomplishment.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jun 3, 2021
• ISBN: 9781638154938

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Insights from Introduction and Chapter 1

#1

Our beliefs, no matter how simple or complex, can deeply affect our ability to reach our goals.

#2

Humans have used the nature versus nurture argument to explain why people think and act differently. However, genes and environment work hand in hand rather than separately.

#3

Believing that all your qualities are fixed can cause you to constantly seek approval of your intelligence, personality, and character in all settings. But if you believe that your qualities can be cultivated, you can thrive in challenging times and your true potential can flourish.

#4

A bad day, unless catastrophic or irreversible, is not a direct measure of your competence and worth. Viewing it like that will create feelings of failure and paralysis, rather than allowing you to cope with it directly despite feeling distressed.

#5

People with a growth mindset do not label themselves in a certain way, and are