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According to Western Governors University: "A '''growth mindset''' means that you thrive on challenge, and don’t see failure as a way to describe yourself but as a springboard for growth and developing your abilities. Your [[intelligence]] and talents are all susceptible to growth. Dr. Carol Dweck of Stanford University first talked about the power of mindset nearly 30 years ago. Carol Dweck and her team became interested in the attitude of students when it comes to failure. After studying the behavior of students and children, the term “growth mindset” came about. Simply put, this mindset means that you believe in your ability to become better through hard work, and help from others."<ref>[https://www.wgu.edu/blog/what-is-growth-mindset-8-steps-develop-one1904.html#close What is a growth mindset? 8 steps to develop one.], Western Governors University</ref>
According to Western Governors University: "A '''growth mindset''' means that you thrive on challenge, and don’t see failure as a way to describe yourself but as a springboard for growth and developing your abilities. Your [[intelligence]] and talents are all susceptible to growth. Dr. Carol Dweck of Stanford University first talked about the power of mindset nearly 30 years ago. Carol Dweck and her team became interested in the attitude of students when it comes to failure. After studying the behavior of students and children, the term “growth mindset” came about. Simply put, this mindset means that you believe in your ability to become better through hard work, and help from others."<ref>[https://www.wgu.edu/blog/what-is-growth-mindset-8-steps-develop-one1904.html#close What is a growth mindset? 8 steps to develop one.], Western Governors University</ref>
== Perfectionism and a fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset ==
''See also:'' [[Perfectionism]]
Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, MS, Ed, FAAP wrote:
Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, MS, Ed, FAAP wrote:
:"Some things come easily to me, and with even a little effort, I will always do well. In other subjects, I might work really hard and still not do as well as I wish I could. But all I want from you is to stretch yourself and learn."<ref>[https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/young-adult/Pages/What-Fuels-Perfectionism.aspx#:~:text=Grow%20a%20growth%20mindset.&text=When%20they%20don't%20do,failure%20proves%20you're%20not. Perfectionism: How to Help Your Child Avoid the Pitfalls]</ref>}}
:"Some things come easily to me, and with even a little effort, I will always do well. In other subjects, I might work really hard and still not do as well as I wish I could. But all I want from you is to stretch yourself and learn."<ref>[https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/young-adult/Pages/What-Fuels-Perfectionism.aspx#:~:text=Grow%20a%20growth%20mindset.&text=When%20they%20don't%20do,failure%20proves%20you're%20not. Perfectionism: How to Help Your Child Avoid the Pitfalls]</ref>}}
== Books ==
== Books ==