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Others believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits. They also believe that talent alone creates success - without effort. Instead of developing their talents, they spend their lives documenting and proving themselves.

This is the growth versus fixed mindset, first discovered by Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck . She explains:

For twenty years, my research has shown that the view you adopt for yourself profoundly affects the way you lead your life. It can determine whether you become the person you want to be and whether you accomplish the things you value.

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If you've ever failed at reaching any goal in life, the problem could all be in your mind. That's how important your mindset is.

If you want to real change, you need to start reframing your mindset.

Stop reacting to life and start responding to it.

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    Self-talk (saying to yourself "I can do better")

2. Imagery (imagining yourself doing something better)

3. If-then planning (for example, "If I start to doubt myself, then I will remind myself that I have the skills!")

In the study, all three techniques improved performance...

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Research by psychologist Carol Dweck suggests that there are two basic mindsets that influence how people think about themselves and their abilities: the fixed mindset and the growth mindset.

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