Jordan Oates's Key Ideas from Mindset
by Carol S. Dweck

"In a growth mindset, people believe that their basic qualities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point." 

"The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it, even (or especially) when it’s not going well, is the hallmark of the growth mindset."

"For people with a growth mindset, effort is a positive thing. It’s an indication that you’re stretching yourself and learning."

"Fixed mindset makes you concerned with how you’ll be judged; growth mindset makes you concerned with improving."

"When people with a growth mindset encounter failure, they don’t label themselves as failures. They look for what they can learn from the experience."

"Growth-minded people don’t just seek challenge, they thrive on it. The bigger the challenge, the more they stretch."

"Effort is one of the things that gives meaning to life. Effort means you care about something, that something is important to you and you are willing to work for it." 

"Talent and effort both contribute to achievement, but effort is the one that ignites talent and turns it into accomplishment."

"Praising children’s intelligence harms their motivation and performance. It makes them want to look smart rather than learn."

"When we praise children for their effort and hard work, that fosters a growth mindset. They see themselves as in control of their success."

"Mindsets are conveyed through the messages we give and receive, often unconsciously."

"When students believe they can get smarter, they understand that effort makes them stronger. Therefore they don’t shy away from hard work."

"A growth mindset in the classroom fosters resilience, a love of learning, and higher achievement."

"Teachers with a growth mindset see students' potential and focus on helping them develop it."

"Champions believe they can always get better. They see setbacks as temporary and use them as learning opportunities."

"For champions, it’s not just about winning; it’s about the process of striving, learning, and growing."

"A fixed mindset can limit even the most talented athletes, preventing them from reaching their full potential."

"Growth-minded leaders believe in their people’s potential and invest in their development."

"Organizations with a growth mindset embrace learning from mistakes and encourage innovation."

"Fixed-mindset companies often create a culture of blame and stagnation."

"In a growth mindset, partners believe that relationships can grow and thrive through effort and commitment."

"Fixed-mindset individuals may see relationship problems as signs of inherent flaws in themselves or their partners."

"Love, in its truest form, is often about growth—supporting each other's development and embracing change together."

"The journey to a growth mindset is a process, not an event. It takes time, awareness, and conscious effort."

"The first step to changing your mindset is to become aware of your fixed-mindset thoughts and feelings."

"By learning to recognize your triggers and challenge your fixed-mindset beliefs, you can begin to cultivate a growth mindset."

"When individuals and societies adopt a growth mindset, they become more resilient, innovative, and capable of overcoming challenges."

"Believing in the power of growth can unlock untapped potential and lead to remarkable achievements."

"The journey of self-improvement and positive change often begins with a shift in mindset."