Fixed and Growth Mindsets

Question 1

What is the definition?

Answer 1

Mindset as it pertains to:
> Challenges
> Obstacles
> Effort
> Criticism
> Success of others

Question 2

What are the acronyms/skills/needs?

Answer 2

FIXED
> I don’t like to be challenged // I’m either good at it or I’m not; don’t embrace challenge - avoid it
> When I fail, I’m no good // When I am frustrated, I give up; gives up easily
> My abilities determine everything / success is not tied to my effort; fruitless or worse
> Tell me I’m smart; ignore feedback- perceive feedback as negative
> If you succeed, I feel threatened; threatened by success of others
> DETERMINISTIC VIEW OF THE WORLD - how you’re born is how you’re set

GROWTH
> I want to challenge myself // I can learn anything I want to; more likely to choose/embrace a challenge
> When I fail, I Iearn // when frustrated, I persevere; interventions are scalable – persist in the face of setbacks
> My abilities & attitude determine everything; effort is the path to mastery > Tell me I try hard; learn from criticism > If you succeed, I’m inspired; find lessons & inspiration in success of others > GREATER SENSE OF FREE WILL - it’s up to you; you have the ability