Misconceptions about the “Growth mindset”
Despite being a buzzword, “Growth mindset” is still misunderstood:
- People believe they always had it. But a “pure” growth mindset doesn’t exist, we are a mixture of the two;
- They believe is just about praising effort. But outcomes matter and unproductive effort is never a good thing;
- They ignore the actions needed to develop this mindset.
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