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  • Grit and Growth Mindset are Intertwined

    Grit and Growth Mindset are Intertwined

    Evidence that Grit and Growth Mindset are Intertwined

    To know how Grit and Growth Mindset are deeply Intertwined read this blog post.

    In her book Angela Duckworth cites a reference from Carol Dweck’s book to prove this point.

    As proven by research gritty people develop a growth mindset that gives them the tenacity and perseverance to tide over adverse circumstances by embracing hope.

    These are the successful people who indulge in optimistic self talk that gives from the strength to face adverse circumstances.

    Grit and Growth Mindset are Intertwined

    For another such interesting insight from the same book, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/daily-deliberate-practice-limit/

    To know more about the book Mindset by Carol Dweck, visit this link:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ

  • Michael Jordan’s GROWTH MINDSET in ACTION

    Michael Jordan’s GROWTH MINDSET in ACTION

    Michael Jordan’s Growth Mindset – Key takeways

    Michael Jordan is arguably the greatest basketball player of all time. Read this blog which illustrates Michael Jordan’s growth Mindset in Action.

    This blog post inspired from Carol Dweck’s book Mindset shows that building of a growth mindset needs a lot of guts and a tremendous amount of will power to indulge in deliberate practice.

    Even Michael Jordan had his weaknesses but was able to overcome all of them via his mindset and continuous endeavor to learn and grow.

    Read this insight from the book to know more

    Read Carol Dweck’s book Mindset to know more about such insights on Mindset.

    https://www.amazon.in/MINDSET-REVISED-UPDATED-Paperback-Dweck/dp/1780332009

    For one such insightful blog inspired from the same book please read this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/fixed-versus-growth-mindset/

  • GROWTH MINDSET vis-a-vis FIXED MINDSET

    GROWTH MINDSET vis-a-vis FIXED MINDSET

    Benefits of GROWTH MINDSET vis-a-vis FIXED MINDSET

    After knowing the benefits of growth mindset won’t you make the transition from fixed to growth mindset?

    Carol Dweck beautifully illustrates the differences between the two mindset point by point and hence inspires us to adopt growth mindset to attain fulfillment in our lives.

    To embark on the journey towards growth mindset, this comparison chart mentioned by Carol Dweck in her book Mindset, would be a great starting point.

    To know more another insightful post on Mindset from Carol Dweck’s book please read this blog post:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/four-personality-questions-to-gauge-mindset/

    To know more on the concepts highlighted in this book in order to get illuminated and inspired please read:

    https://www.amazon.in/MINDSET-REVISED-UPDATED-Paperback-Dweck/dp/1780332009

  • If you are SHY adopt a GROWTH MINDSET

    If you are SHY adopt a GROWTH MINDSET

    Are you SHY and want to make new FRIENDS? Read this post to understand why you should adopt a growth mindset.

    Carol Dweck in her book Mindset mentions that even if someone is shy but possesses a growth mindset there are chances of making social connections and hence new friends.

    For another such insightful post on Mindset, read:

    Why CRAFTSMAN MINDSET?
  • Are you a TEACHER with a GROWTH MINDSET?

    Are you a TEACHER with a GROWTH MINDSET?

    Do you teach with a growth mindset?

    If you are a teacher you are already carrying a huge responsibility on your shoulders. To gauge whether you are a teacher with a growth mindset read this insight.

    Strive to be such a TEACHER

    In the book Mindset, Carol Dweck enlightens us on the qualities of an ideal teacher to prepare students of the future

    Your Goal as a Teacher

    To inspire more children you need to be open minded and move on from your fixed mindset. This would enable to create better future citizens of your country. For a similar insight from Carol Dweck’s Mindset read:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/top-three-characteristics-of-a-growth-mindset/

    To know more about the famous US psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck read this link:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Dweck

  • Top Three Characteristics of a Growth Mindset

    Top Three Characteristics of a Growth Mindset

    People who possess a growth mindset exhibit these top three characteristics.

    Carol Dweck’s book Mindset illuminates us on a lot of aspects regarding a growth mindset and inspires us to transition towards it from a fixed mindset.

    For a similar such insight read:

    Why NASA prefers GROWTH MINDSET?
  • Why is the phenomenon of GROUPTHINK so HARMFUL?

    Why is the phenomenon of GROUPTHINK so HARMFUL?

    Phenomenon of GROUPTHINK

    The phenomenon of GROUPTHINK and its harmful effects have been illustrated in this blog post. This is a result of an environment dominated by a fixed mindset genius leader with thousand helpers.

    Genius Leader with Thousand Helpers

    When an environment has only YES PEOPLE who lose their ability for critical thinking GROUPTHINK happens. Even if the leader is a genius leader with a fixed mindset, the presence of thousand helpers promotes groupthink.

    What is the solution?

    Thus a creative work environment demands a leader with a growth mindset to avoid this phenomenon from happening. To read another wonderful insight inspired from Carol Dweck’s Mindset read the following blog post:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/relationship-between-iq-test-and-fixed-mindset/

    To change your mindset from a FIXED to a GROWTH MINDSET I highly encourage you to read this book from Dr. Carol Dweck.

    https://www.amazon.in/MINDSET-REVISED-UPDATED-Paperback-Dweck/dp/1780332009

  • John McEnroe and how his FIXED MINDSET ruined him.

    John McEnroe and how his FIXED MINDSET ruined him.

    Though John McEnroe had a lot of talent he could never live up to his potential because of his fixed mindset.

    Read this insight to understand how his focus on external locus of control and obsession with fixed mindset never made him a superstar.

    For similar insights on Mindset, please read:

    The Gift of Infinite Mindset
  • CEO Disease in action

    CEO Disease in action

    Illustration of CEO Disease in action at Chrysler Motors

    CEO Disease in action is related to the phenomenon wherein a CEO though brilliant is obsessed with a FIXED mindset. This is what inhibits openness.

    One such example is of Lee Iacocca who miraculously turned around Chrysler’s fortunes but just because of his fixed mindset he could not be open to constructive criticism.

    The result as we all know is the debacle of Chrysler Motors.

    This wonderful insight from Mindset illustrates this phenomenon wherein just because of his closed mindset, Lee Iacocca could not sustain the momentum at Chrysler Motors.

    For more such wonderful insights related to Mindset, read:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/why-craftsman-mindset/

    Mindset by Carol Dweck is a wonderful book in case you want to switch from a fixed to a growth mindset.

    https://www.amazon.in/MINDSET-REVISED-UPDATED-Paperback-Dweck/dp/1780332009

  • Avoid Positive Labeling in Children

    Avoid Positive Labeling in Children

    Why avoid positive labeling in children?

    To know why to avoid positive labeling in children and to know how it can lead to fixed mindset in children read this insightful post inspired from Carol Dweck’s book Mindset

    Very often we feel like making our child special by giving them more credit than they sometimes deserve. This comes naturally to most of the parents who love their children.

    But research shows that such positive labeling can lead to a fixed mindset which can be harmful for the child in the long run

    Thus next time you use positive labeling with your child be careful.

    For similar posts on Mindset from the book of Carol Dweck read the following:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/four-personality-questions-to-gauge-mindset/

    Finally read this link to know more about the author and her work:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Dweck