1.) The was an interesting read. The main concept is that there are generally two types of mindsets – fixed and growth mindsets. Essentially, fixed mindset is cultivated by overly praising a child in formative years and the child focuses more on appearing to be smart rather than focusing on the decision process. Fixed mindset-minded people tend to give up more easily in the face of struggle and the grind that it takes for success. On the other side, growth mindsets are more cultivated by praising the process rather than the end result. The author feels that this type of encouragement and reinforcement provides students the mindset for the roadblocks that inevitably come up in life. The author feels that this growth mindset is something that can be taught, and intelligence growth is possible.
2.) This book did connect with me and this ENT3003 class. This class has many assignments and can be a grind. I think that embracing the fact that you will have multiple complicated, thoughtful, and sometimes frustrating assignments is a key thing that a student has to do to be successful. There are technical processes that can sometimes be frustrating as well. I think embracing that grind is certainly a key to success in this course.
3.) An eye opener for me was that too much praise or telling a child how smart they are could potentially hinder their tenacity. An exercise I would give based on this book is a 250-word opinion essay on whether or not a student thinks praise as a child can have a negative effect on drive in life.
4.) The biggest surprise for me was how much I agreed with this book but had never thought about mindsets in this way. I agree with the author in that you can develop the growth mindset and learn to embrace the grind it takes for success.
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