According to Carol Dweck (2014) growth mindset is when people believe that their abilities can be developed and improved over time with consistent hard work and passion. It is one thing that some talents and intellect are God-given, but the other notion is that those alone are not enough. This willingness to accept our traits and continuous progress helps eliminate the fixed mindset.
There is no set perimeter or formula to describe a growth mindset.
We all encounter different experiences and situations daily and try to navigate our way through to the best of our abilities.
In general, the following are the five most significant characteristics of a growth mindset:
We must remember that it is not always possible to stay positive all the time. Adversity and temporary setbacks knock us down from time to time. As long as we keep working on our personal and professional skills and abilities, we will keep moving in the right direction towards success and prosperity.
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