Exploring "The Power of Believing That You Can Improve" by Carol Dweck

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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” grade.
  • Higher Confidence: Their confidence is higher because they are learning and putting in efforts.

Key Insights:

  • Effort Matters: It might seem like a waste of time, but the effort you’re putting in, the “keep trying” attitude, and always chasing improvement over excellence matter significantly.
  • Research Findings: Studies have shown that people with a growth mindset have a rising learning curve, while those with a fixed mindset have a nearly static one.


The Need for a Growth-Oriented Environment:

In today’s world, there’s a constant need for validation, awards, and perfect grades to prove one’s worth. While this might seem fair in a competitive society, it also diminishes the learning attitude, patience, and resilience. We need an environment where people are encouraged to put in effort and are rewarded based on the effort, strategies, and progress they’re making, rather than just praising their intelligence.

Things to Keep in Mind:

  • Mindset Shift: Instead of thinking, "I'm a failure," think, "I'm not there yet."
  • Effort in All Areas: Put in effort not just in academics but in relationships, family, etc.
  • Discard Fixed Mindset: Throw away the fixed mindset and start putting in effort—it’s never too late.
  • Value Improvement: Results matter least; what matters is improvement. If someone is improving day by day, good results are inevitable sooner or later.

Question for You:

What strategies have you found effective in adopting a growth mindset in your personal or professional life? Share your thoughts in the comments below!


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