Be Better Everyday

Self-Theories: by Carol Dweck Part 02

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  1. Fixed vs. Growth Mindsets: Fixed mindset sees abilities as static, while growth mindset believes abilities can develop through effort.
  2. Implicit Theories:
    • Entity Theory: Traits are fixed; failure reflects inadequacy.
    • Incremental Theory: Traits are malleable; failure is a chance to learn.
  3. Motivational Patterns:
    • Mastery-Oriented: Driven by growth, persistence in challenges.
    • Helpless-Oriented: Avoids challenges, fears failure.
  4. Goals:
    • Performance Goals: Focus on proving competence, linked to fixed mindset.
    • Learning Goals: Focus on growth and improvement, linked to growth mindset.
  5. Effort vs. Ability:
    • Fixed mindset sees effort as a lack of talent.
    • Growth mindset views effort as essential for success.
  6. Failure:
    • Fixed mindset: Failure indicates personal inadequacy.
    • Growth mindset: Failure is a learning opportunity.
  7. Praise:
    • Intelligence Praise: Reinforces fixed mindset.
    • Effort Praise: Encourages growth mindset.
  8. Social Development: Growth mindset improves conflict resolution and relationship-building by seeing traits and dynamics as changeable.
  9. Lifelong Impact: Mindset shapes personal growth, career success, and emotional resilience.
  10. Practical Applications: Cultivating a growth mindset in education, workplaces, and personal life fosters adaptability, learning, and success.
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Be Better EverydayBy Kamlesh Chandra