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Fixed vs. growth mindset
People with a fixed mindset:
- They believe that the core interest remains the same and won't really change.
- They fail to see connections between disciplines.
- They may continue to search for the "perfect" job while neglecting the other possibilities in front of them.
Those with a growth mindset:
- They believe that regardless of how central their interests are to them, they can change.
- They approach material outside of their field with curiosity.
- They see possibilities between disciplines that lead to greater creativity.
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Passion is key to success
Passion seems to be essential for success and happiness.
Psychologists have devised tools that can measure passion to some extent. Questions were chosen that carefully differentiate passion from other experiences. Not surprisingly, people who score higher on the passion scale tend to be mor...
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Mindsets
Some people tend to see their abilities as fixed, that you either have a talent for something or you don't. Others have a growth mindset where they believe that abilities can change over time.
These mindsets determine how we face challenges: We either give up when ...
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Grow your passion
We should move beyond the idea of "finding your passion." There is no secret, perfect job you just need to discover. If you don't like something at first, it can take time for things to develop. To ignite your passion:
- Focus on your work's value to society....
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A career without passion
While some people have a clear calling from an early age, many spend their whole careers without having ever discovered their passion.
The most basic foundation of passion is an intense interest in what you're doing.
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Have a growth mindset
People's core attitudes fall into one of two categories: a fixed mindset or a growth mindset.
With a fixed mindset, you believe you are who you are and you cannot change. This creates problems when you're challenged, because anything that appears to be more than you can handle is bound to ...
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset:
- tend to understand basic abilities as malleable, and believe they can be developed over time.
- love new challenges and view setbacks as opportunities to learn.
- display better self-esteem, more resilie...
Fixed mindset vs. growth mindset
People with a fixed mindset think intelligence, character, and creative potential are unchangeable attributes that come from birth. They also assume that success is the result of this inherent talent. They tend to avoid failure to avoid looking fallible.
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