...when people already know they're deficient, they have nothing to lose by trying.
Why seek out the tried and true, instead of experiences that will stretch you?
No matter what your current ability is, effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment.
You have to work hardest for the things you love most.
The best thing parents can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning.
This point is . . . crucial,” writes Dweck. “In the fixed mindset, everything is about the outcome. If you fail — or if you’re not the best — it’s all been wasted. The growth mindset allows people to value what they’re doing regardless of the outcome.