In this week's episode Brad highlights the research of Carol Dweck, American Psychologist, on her work of fixed vs growth mindset. He breaks down the characteristics of both types of mindsets and highlights 5 steps to help you go from a fixed to a growth mindset.
Fixed mindset is limiting
-Talents, abilities and intelligence is fixed, it’s who we are
-Run from error, do not engage with it with a desire to look smart
-Avoid challenges
-Give up easily
-Feel threatened by the success of others
-Ignore negative feedback even though it may be highly relevant and useful
-Avoid new experiences with fear of failure
-Look for people who can reinforce their self esteem
-Focus on the outcome since they consider results as their identity
-Can lead to cheating and deception
Growth mindset is freedom
-Talents, abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and practice
-Engage deeply and process the error with a desire to correct the error
-Embrace challenges
-Persevere in the face of failures and setbacks
-Find inspiration in others success
-Accept criticism as a way to learn
-Embrace novelty with a desire to master new skills
-Look for people who challenge them to grow
-Focus on the process and learning without worrying about the outcome
-Leads to collaboration and innovation
5 Steps to Go From a Fixed Mindset to Growth Mindset:
1.) Choose to tell YOURSELF a different story
2.) Set Learning Goals as opposed to Performance Goals
3.) Capitalize on Your Failures
4.)Choose Tasks That are Just Above Your Current Abilities for Continuous Improvement
5.) Be Consistent and Flexible
Brad speaks to how following in love with action, process, and learning to enjoy the journey is what those with a growth mindset embrace. Not focusing on the outcome or results. He speaks to how your discipline with your training and exercise can help you transform into more of a growth mindset that can positively serve you and others who you influence and interact with. However, it is important to learn the characteristics of a fixed mindset and learn your own personal triggers through different situations that may arise. Shifting to a growth mindset is not something that happens over night. It takes persistence.
