Fixed vs Growth Mindset

Definition:

When you have a fixed mindset you don’t want to improve or push yourself. Its also when you doubt yourself saying things like I can’t do this and why do I bother. A fixed mindset is the thought of no wanting to get better because something is holding you back. A time I had a fixed mindset is when I thought that I couldn’t play this piece on the piano.

The Overlooked Benefits of a Fixed Mindset - UC Berkeley Sutardja Center

A growth mindset is the ability to keep going and wanting to find new ways to improve. This is the type of mindset that we want everyone to have because it is about encouraging yourself and not letting anyone put you down. A time when I had this mindset is with hockey and wanting to improve, so I got my dad to help me.

Developing a Growth Mindset in a Competitive World | Bronx Jiu-Jitsu |  Bronx, New York