Encouraging a growth mindset can lead to higher performance from "summary" of Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg
The idea is that our beliefs about our abilities significantly influence our actual success. When we believe that we can improve our skills through effort and perseverance, we are more likely to achieve higher performance levels. This is known as having a growth mindset. People with a growth mindset are more resilient in the face of challenges because they see setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow. Research shows that individuals who are encouraged to develop a growth mindset are more likely to take on challenges, put in effort, and ultimately achieve greater success. This is because they believe that their abilities are not fixed but can be developed over time. On the other hand, individuals with a fixed mindset believe that their abilities are innate and cannot be changed, le...
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