Level 1
You can change the path you’re on through education and practice. Beginning to nurture a growth mindset will help you see how much you can truly accomplish.
Your challenge, if you choose to accept It:
Consider these resources and choose at least three to study.
- Watch Carol Dweck’s TED Talk
- Watch Derek Siver’s Why You Need to Fail video
- Unit 3 of the life skill: growth mindset on khan academy.
- Read “How Not to Talk to Your Kids” from New York Magazine
Continuing On: After completing your study, you must have some thoughts on growth mindset. Grab your journal and write everyday for a week. If you need some thought-starters, consider the following questions:
- What is the difference between fixed mindset and growth mindset?
- What is the difference between growth mindset and achievement?
- What is the difference between failure and resilience?
- What are you trying to accomplish by nurturing a growth mindset?
- How does a growth mindset affect children? How does it affect adults?
- Do you really believe you can change your mindset?
- Why do you want to change your mindset?
- Is a fixed mindset a “bad” thing?
- Can you be successful only with a growth mindset?