The Science of Leveraging A Growth Mindset

Today's episode is in response to a talk from Dr. Heidi Grant about how we can use a growth mindset to rapidly transform our thinking and our lives!! 

Here are some of the high points:

What leads to success?

The single most powerful factor in achieving goals comes down to your mindset!

The difference between having a fixed mindset and a growth mindset...

The fixed mindset prevents you from looking at ANY other options. You have a stance and you hold it to be true even if it's wrong! In this mindset, the point of what you're doing is to PROVE your ability. You will always compare yourself to others if you live in this mindset. When things are harder, you immediately begin to doubt your ability. 

How do we change this to shift to a GROWTH mindset?

A growth mindset is not about proving your ability but IMPROVING your ability. We are trying to develop the skills that we have rather than trying to demonstrate how GOOD we are at them. 

We have to shift our focus from comparing with others to comparing with the past version of ourselves. 

Someone with a growth mindset encourages conversations!

Of all the predictors of success, this growth mindset is the most important piece!

When you have a growth mindset, you see problems as a chance to learn rather than as something that is just painful!

If you prefer to watch this episode on YouTube, check it out here: https://youtu.be/9vn1D5YMyyY