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My Review of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
1) This book's main focus is on the mindset of different human beings and how that affects their decision making, thought processes, and aptitude for learning. This book separates people into two separate mindsets. These two mindsets are categorized as fixed and growth. Fixed minds view opportunities as there not not there, and see failures as closed doors. They are less likely to face challenges and respond unwell to criticism. In contrast, someone with a growth mindset sees failure as a learning opportunity. They will actively seek feedback, and view their own flaws as areas to work on. As a result, these people are more likely to advance in life, and put effort into the things they want to master. They believe the world is in their hands, and have a strong locus of control.
2) This book greatly connects with entrepreneurship. As an entrepreneur, the way you view and react to stimuli, challenges, and opportunities greatly influences one's motivation to learn and change. It also can change an entrepreneur's vision of the future, whether pessimistic or optimistic. This can serve as a major factor in the decisions and risks an entrepreneur takes.
3) If I had to design an exercise based on this book, my exercise would be for the student to focus inward on themself. They would self-assess a few things, starting with whether they see themselves to have a growth or a fixed mindset. Other questions could ask they student to recall a time they felt unmotivated by failure, or a time criticism inspired them to change.
4) My biggest aha moment happened at the beginning of the book. Instantly, I was analyzing my past decisions and reactions to different situations. There are times when I responded well to criticism, and there are many times when I didn't. At multiple points, I didn't know if I was reading the book or the book was reading me. If I am to grow as an individual in my personal and work life, a growth mindset is a must.
1) This book's main focus is on the mindset of different human beings and how that affects their decision making, thought processes, and aptitude for learning. This book separates people into two separate mindsets. These two mindsets are categorized as fixed and growth. Fixed minds view opportunities as there not not there, and see failures as closed doors. They are less likely to face challenges and respond unwell to criticism. In contrast, someone with a growth mindset sees failure as a learning opportunity. They will actively seek feedback, and view their own flaws as areas to work on. As a result, these people are more likely to advance in life, and put effort into the things they want to master. They believe the world is in their hands, and have a strong locus of control.
2) This book greatly connects with entrepreneurship. As an entrepreneur, the way you view and react to stimuli, challenges, and opportunities greatly influences one's motivation to learn and change. It also can change an entrepreneur's vision of the future, whether pessimistic or optimistic. This can serve as a major factor in the decisions and risks an entrepreneur takes.
3) If I had to design an exercise based on this book, my exercise would be for the student to focus inward on themself. They would self-assess a few things, starting with whether they see themselves to have a growth or a fixed mindset. Other questions could ask they student to recall a time they felt unmotivated by failure, or a time criticism inspired them to change.
4) My biggest aha moment happened at the beginning of the book. Instantly, I was analyzing my past decisions and reactions to different situations. There are times when I responded well to criticism, and there are many times when I didn't. At multiple points, I didn't know if I was reading the book or the book was reading me. If I am to grow as an individual in my personal and work life, a growth mindset is a must.
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