Dweck — “He didn’t ask for mistake-free games. He didn’t…”

Source: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success — Carol S. Dweck

Book page: dweck-mindset

From: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success — Quotes

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He didn’t ask for mistake-free games. He didn’t demand that his players never lose. He asked for full preparation and full effort from them. “Did I win? Did I lose? Those are the wrong questions. The correct question is: Did I make my best effort?” If so, he says, “You may be outscored but you will never lose.