More and more research is suggesting that, far from being simply encoded in the genes, much of personality is a flexible and dynamic thing that changes over the life span and is shaped by experience.
Carol S. DweckSo what should we say when children complete a taskโsay, math problemsโquickly and perfectly? Should we deny them the praise they have earned? Yes. When this happens, I say, โWhoops. I guess that was too easy. I apologize for wasting your time. Letโs do something you can really learn from!
Carol S. Dweck