Dweck — Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Book page: dweck-mindset
From: Quotes batch 5
Edition: Random House (2006)
On Identity and the Fixed Mindset
“In the fixed mindset, everything is about the outcome. If you fail—or if you’re not the best—it’s all been wasted.” (Chapter 2, p. 48)
On Cognition and Growth
“The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” (Chapter 1, p. 7)
On Social Perception
“The fixed mindset makes you concerned with how you’ll be judged; the growth mindset makes you concerned with improving.” (Chapter 1, p. 13)