Jenny Yeager's Key Ideas from Mindset
by Carol S. Dweck

After learning about Growth Mindset, I realized how my lack thereof led me to many failures in my past.

After realizing that one of my first courses would be a basic college math class, I was terrified. So I procrastinated, because I figured I can't fail if I don't try.

But that's not the way the world works. I failed and almost lost my financial aid. But I got one more chance to pass during the next semester.

Habits die hard. I waited until the last week of class to even open a book. Knowing that if I failed again, I would not be able to continue with my degree, a fire was lit under my butt.

Then immerse yourself in the thing that you think you can't do. Chances are, you have no problem with the action, it was the mindset that was allowing your failure to continue.

After realizing that I better find a way to succeed at math, I found many resources, help, and examples of the things that I wanted to learn. I got a B in that class.

Why did I count myself out before I even put in any effort. The fixed mindset is real and can be debilitating. I wish I could thank Mrs. Dweck for her amazing book.