The Introvert Diary

On this TED Talk " The Power of Believing That You Can Improve " by Carol Dweck, she discusses two types of learners: those with a fixed mindset and those with a growth mindset.                                                                                             image source: TED Talk YT Fixed Mindset Learners: Failure Belief: They believe they are inherently failures. Avoidance: They hardly participate in any activity. Low Confidence: Their confidence is terrible. Growth Mindset Learners: Optimistic Belief: They don’t think they’re failures; instead, they think they’re not there “yet.” Effort Focused: They focus more on the efforts they’re putting in rather than the actual result. Improvement Seeking: They seek improvement over just getting an “A...

Day 2 of my TED Talk series!  Today, I delved into the captivating world of motivation with Dan Pink’s thought-provoking talk, "The Puzzle of Motivation." In an era dominated by social media and fleeting pleasures, staying focused can be daunting. That’s why I turned to Pink’s insights—I believe motivation is the antidote to procrastination. Dan Pink, a masterful storyteller and researcher, challenges the conventional wisdom that rewards drive performance. He convincingly argues that intrinsic motivation surpasses external rewards in fostering sustained effort and satisfaction.                                                   (Image Source: TED Talks YT) Unpacking Intrinsic Motivation  (I've attached a mind map made by me that sumps up the Intrinsic Motivation) Pink breaks down intrinsic motivation into three fundamental components: 1. Autonomy Autonom...

                                            30 Days of Life-Changing TED Talks  Mastering Procrastination: Introduction: Welcome to the first installment of my 30-day series, where I’ll be reviewing life-changing TED Talks and sharing my insights. Along with these reviews, I'll discuss key takeaways, implementation strategies, memorable quotes, and related reading suggestions. Let's dive into the first TED Talk of the series, which tackles a universal challenge: procrastination.                                                                                        Image Source: TED Talks                   ...