Our minds are incredibly powerful. For example, a simple change to your mindset can significantly affect the outcome of a situation and, ultimately, your place in life. Professor Carol S. Dweck of Stanford University was the first to describe the differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, and her research explains why some people fail and others succeed. We examine these opposing mindsets, explain how you can tell which one you tend to operate with, and how to take action and make needed changes. You can get more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode from our show notes. Visit www.staypaidpodcast.com. Connect | Resources Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, PhD 0:00 Introduction 1:02 Would you hire for mindset or skill? 2:01 Beliefs about abilities and change 3:03 Beliefs about results 3:22 Beliefs about the unknown/challenges 4:00 Beliefs about feedback 4:23 Beliefs about others’ achievements 5:36 Findings from neuroscience 6:34 Is one mindset right and one wrong? [Golden Nugget] 8:37 Is mindset the result of nature or nurture? 9:34 Six actions