Mindset

Editorial review

Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck contrasts the 'fixed mindset' — the belief that abilities are static — with the 'growth mindset' — the belief that abilities develop through effort. She traces the consequences of each in school, sport, business, and relationships.

Summary

Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck contrasts the 'fixed mindset' — the belief that abilities are static — with the 'growth mindset' — the belief that abilities develop through effort. She traces the consequences of each in school, sport, business, and relationships.

Key takeaways

• 1

  Mindset rewards readers who want depth as well as momentum.

• 2

  The atmosphere and prose earn a second look after the final chapter.

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  A strong literary fiction discovery on Xdrapi.

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  Xdrapi highlights it for balanced, premium editorial curation.