Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
The surprising power of belief to unlock hidden potential in every part of your life
About This Book
Discover how a single shift in the way you think can transform the way you live, lead, and achieve. Through relatable stories drawn from school, business, sports, and relationships, this work reveals the secret behind lifelong growth and resilience: your mindset. By understanding and applying these foundational insights, you’ll see why some people thrive despite setbacks while others get stuck, and you’ll gain the tools to unleash your own (and others’) capacities in learning, performance, and personal fulfillment. If you’re ready to exchange insecurity and self-judgment for confidence, motivation, and real achievement, this work is your roadmap.About the Author
Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., is a pioneering psychologist and professor at Stanford University known for her groundbreaking research on motivation, personality, and development. Her work has been featured in major media and has shaped educational and leadership practices worldwide. With decades of experience studying how beliefs about ability impact achievement and fulfillment, Dweck’s accessible insights have helped students, athletes, executives, parents, and educators realize new levels of growth and accomplishment. Her research continues to influence how people around the globe understand and unlock their true potential.
Biggest Takeaway
You’ll learn how to embrace challenges, persist through setbacks, and turn feedback into real improvement. Expect to feel more motivated to grow, less afraid of failure, and better able to handle criticism or obstacles in work, school, or relationships. Practical action steps help you build resilience, enjoy the learning process, and replace self-doubt with realistic self-knowledge and hope. Whether you want to develop your own abilities or help others excel, you’ll gain the mindset and habits needed for lifelong success and satisfaction.
Key Insights from This Book
Explore the most important ideas and learn how to apply them in your life.
Why Fixed Mindset Focus Creates Unseen Barriers to Real Improvement
Why True Confidence Grows From Admitting Mistakes, Not Avoiding Them
How Praising Intelligence Can Lower Motivation and Performance—And What To Do Instead
Achieving More by Embracing Difficult Tasks, Not Avoiding Them
The Surprising Danger of Positive and Negative Labels: How They Trap Your Mind and Limit Your Growth
How To Build Teams That Grow Together and Outperform 'Genius with Helpers' Models
The Hidden Risk of 'Effortless Talent'—And the Power of Grit in Champions
Real Change Comes From Shifting Mindset, Not Just Willpower or Positive Thinking
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