Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Move from "Fixed Mindset" to "Growth Mindset"


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There are two mindsets which can challenge your Intelligence & Motivation. "Fixed Mindset" & "Growth Mindset". They have a greater influence in the way you learn, perform & be creative. Problem statement today is as the age increases, Fixed Mindset increases and Growth Mindset decreases, resulting decrease in creativity & performance.

People whose intelligence is fixed and cannot improve, or improve slightly are of "Fixed Mindset". The traits which they exhibit are "smartness in the well". They prefer tasks they can already do well and avoid ones on which they can make mistakes and not look smart. Result, they may stay their original level and may not have improved performance.

People whose intelligence can grow and improve through challenge are of "Growth Mindset". The traits they show are "challenging themselves". They prefer tasks which increase their abilities, even if they fail at first, they like to put more efforts and can reach higher levels of achievement.

If you are getting trapped by "Fixed Mindset", answer these questions to move to "Growth Mindset":

1. Are you afraid of facing more challenges? What are the roadblocks?
2. Do you get motivated enough? What can motivate you to get out of comfort zone?
3. How can you improve your intelligence level?
4. When did you last applied creativity at work or at home or anywhere? Last when did you think like a child?
5. Do you make 'Escuses'? Do you often say 'You don't have time'?

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