THE IMPORTANCE OF A GROWTH MINDSET

The growth mindset is also known as the positive side of situations, rather than the fixed mindset. People with a fixed mindset aren’t necessarily negative people, but they react to situations differently which don’t benefit them as much.
​   For the growth mindset, it is in the name. “Growth,” to grow and learn new things. If someone with a growth mindset got a bad grade on a test, they would be motivated to improve and keep learning. However, someone with a fixed mindset might compare their grade with other students. If someone has a worse grade, that’s all they need to feel better.
   For the growth mindset, an example of perseverance would be to keep going and stick to the plan. If I have to walk to the grocery store down the block, and the rain is blowing strongly towards me, I will keep walking. Each step may be hard as I’m being pushed back, but I’ll keep going. And I won’t give up.

by Chad Coburn