Whether you think you can or you think you can't...

You're right.

Think this is a platitude? Think again.

Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset?

Do you know the difference? If not, I'll teach you!

[A THREAD]

If you...

- never want to risk looking stupid

- think your abilities are set in stone

- believe your intelligence can't be increased

Then you have a FIXED mindset

(and you're wrong)

People with a FIXED mindset are the type to

- never try anything hard

- never ask anyone for help

- blame luck and circumstance for other's successes

But if you...

- aren't afraid to fail

- know that you can learn any new skill

- understand you grow smarter as you learn

Then you have a GROWTH mindset

People with a GROWTH mindset

- step up to challenges

- lean on others to get the help they need

- understand they are responsible for their results

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Anyway, you lean more towards having either a FIXED mindset or a GROWTH mindset.

Having a growth mindset leads to progress and achievement.

Having a fixed mindset leads to stagnation and failure.

If you have a fixed mindset, you can change it with conscious effort. How?

You have to shift your thinking.

When you're faced with challenges, tell yourself you CAN overcome it.

If you want to learn a skill, tell yourself you CAN learn it.

When something goes wrong, ask yourself how you CAN do better next time.

See the trend? It's all about turning your CAN'T into CAN.

Once you realize you CAN do anything you want to

You're free to do anything you want to

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Also, check out the book Mindset by Carol Dweck!