Mind & PsychologyAugust 21, 20251 min read

Growth Mindset: The Power of Yet

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Carol DweckContributor

Neuroplasticity

The brain is muscle-like. It changes with experience. Failure is not a reflection of your ontology (“I am stupid”); it is feedback for your process (“I need to try a different strategy”).

Praising Effort

Do not praise intelligence (“You are so smart”). Praise effort (“You worked really hard”). Praising intelligence creates a fixed mindset and fear of failure.

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Carol Dweck

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