Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

The fixed mindset makes you concerned with how you’ll be judged; the growth mindset makes you concerned with improving.

When, where, and how make the plan concrete. How asks you to think of all the ways to bring your plan to life and make it work. As you encounter the inevitable obstacles and setbacks, form a new plan and ask yourself the question again: When, where, and how will I act on my new plan? Regardless of how bad you may feel, do it! And when you succeed,

Mindsets are just beliefs. They’re powerful beliefs, but they’re just something in your mind, and you can change your mind.

It never occurred to me that they might be just as smart and more hardworking!

First, make a copy of this graphic summary of the two mindsets, which was created by the wonderful Nigel Holmes, and tape it to your mirror. Each morning, use it to remind yourself of the differences between the fixed and growth mindsets. Then, as you contemplate the day in front of you, try to ask yourself these questions. If you have room on your

Suddenly we realized that there were two meanings to ability, not one: a fixed ability that needs to be proven, and a changeable ability that can be developed through learning.