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Fixed Mindset Vs Growth Mindset

The document contrasts fixed and growth mindsets, highlighting that a fixed mindset believes talents are innate and avoids challenges, while a growth mindset sees talents as developable and embraces challenges. Individuals with a fixed mindset feel insecure and defensive, whereas those with a growth mindset feel secure and view criticism as a learning opportunity. Ultimately, the growth mindset fosters curiosity and a desire for continuous improvement.

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Fixed Mindset Vs Growth Mindset

The document contrasts fixed and growth mindsets, highlighting that a fixed mindset believes talents are innate and avoids challenges, while a growth mindset sees talents as developable and embraces challenges. Individuals with a fixed mindset feel insecure and defensive, whereas those with a growth mindset feel secure and view criticism as a learning opportunity. Ultimately, the growth mindset fosters curiosity and a desire for continuous improvement.

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Fixed mindset

vs. growth mindset

Fixed mindset Growth mindset


Believes talents are innate gifts Believes talents can be developed (through hard
work, good strategies, and input from others, etc.)

Rests on one’s laurels and talents and has


no ambition to learn, change, or grow Avoids resting on one’s laurels and talents

Has feelings of insecurity Feels secure

Avoids challenges Embraces challenges

Gives up when things get difficult Persists when things are difficult

Becomes defensive when criticized or Learns and responds positively to constructive


given feedback criticism (takes as a learning opportunity)

Feels threatened by others’ successes Finds inspiration and lessons from others’ suc-
cesses

Seldom looks for new ways to do things


Curious and thinks of new ways to do things

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