Mindset
Carol Dweck
What changed how I think:
“Becoming is better than being. The fixed mindset does not allow people the luxury of becoming.”
The core idea
People with a fixed mindset believe talent is innate — you either have it or you don't. People with a growth mindset believe ability is built through effort. This single belief shapes everything: how you handle failure, how you learn, how far you go.
What stuck with me
The word "yet" changes everything. "I don't understand this" vs "I don't understand this yet." One closes the door, the other keeps it open.