For this assignment, I read “Mindsets” by Carol S. Dweck. The book explores the differences between growth and fixed mindset, discussing how different aspects of life are hugely influenced depending upon which mindset you possess.
1. The general theme or argument of the book is centered around embracing the growth mindset, which stresses learning from every experience, be it success or failure. Adopting this mindset means that outcome of the situation is less significant than what is gained from it and how it is applied to the next challenge.
2. This book connected with and enhanced my learning experience in this course by making me realize how much of entrepreneurship as a whole is based upon the growth mindset, and how important it is use that mindset to become and remain successful. The book gives several examples of different CEOs and which mindsets they used and how impacted the businesses they ran
3. If I were to design an exercise in class based upon what I learned in this book it would go something like the following. I would divide the class into two groups, one using the fixed mindset and one using the growth mindset. I would give the two groups the same task. I would tell the people in the fixed mindset group that you are either good at the task or you are not; there is no in between or room for improvement. I would tell the growth mindset people that the more you practice the task, the better you will become. I would then assess the results.
4. The biggest surprise or aha moment I had while reading this book was realizing just how much the mindsets played out in my own life, particularly the fixed mindset. Dweck went through dozens of situations in which both mindsets were applied and I was shocked to see how many of the fixed mindset qualities and the results aligned with how I operate on a daily basis. This book made me understand the significance and consequences of going through life with this mindset, and gave me the tools to change my mindset.
Growth is the development of your own mistakes, I liked how this book focused on trying to make sure someone did not stay within the circular reasoning, which ironically was something my author, Scott Adams, said would be something you should practice
ReplyDeleteMindsets are the great feature of humans differing from animals, by analyzing, creating, and working humans can develop great projects. Constructing great systems that help people influence in their environment, humans can develop anything that comes into their minds. However, this system is not perfect. There is still a lot to work on and science guided by innovation transform this concepts.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that from what i read in your post, the book seems phenomenal. I totally agree that in order to have a successful life people need to control their thoughts. Having the correct mindset is everything not only in business, but in life. I really liked your post and i know that you liked the book from the tone of your voice in this post! great job
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