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What is a growth mindset?
Quick answer
A growth mindset is the belief that abilities can be developed through effort, practice, and learning — rather than being fixed traits you're born with. Coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, it shapes how people face challenges and setbacks. It's the belief that skills grow with effort and practice.
Key things to understand
- It's the belief that skills grow with effort and practice.
- Its opposite, a 'fixed mindset', sees ability as unchangeable.
- People with it treat mistakes as chances to learn.
- It's linked to greater resilience and long-term achievement.
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Who came up with the growth mindset?
Psychologist Carol Dweck popularized it through her research on motivation and achievement.
What's the difference between a growth and fixed mindset?
A growth mindset sees ability as improvable; a fixed mindset sees it as set and unchangeable.
How can I build a growth mindset?
Embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, value effort, and treat 'I can't' as 'I can't yet'.