Dweck — “In the fixed mindset, everything is about the…”

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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In the fixed mindset, everything is about the outcome. If you fail—or if you’re not the best—it’s all been wasted. The growth mindset allows people to value what they’re doing regardless of the outcome . They’re tackling problems, charting new courses, working on important issues. Maybe they haven’t found the cure for cancer, but the search was deeply meaningful.