Growth Mindset
I have never actually heard of Carol Dwecker or growth mindset before but it is an interesting concept. Personally, I don't feel like I have a very growth-fixed mindset because I enjoy when things challenge me. However, I do find that when I am bored with or used to whatever I'm working on, I tend to take the easy way out which could signify that I have a slight growth-fixed mindset.
Now that I think about it though, when I first came to the University of Oklahoma, I felt greatly discouraged by the fact that I wasn't receiving the grades that I wanted. I remember that it made me feel like I wasn't smart enough to attend. Instead of letting those feelings ruin my future though, I adapted the way that I was approaching the situation and eventually I did receive the grade that I had desired. If I was looking at this situation from a growth-mindset perspective, however, I shouldn't have been so focused on receiving that decent grade. Rather, I should have focused on the process, reward, and growth of getting there.
I would definitely be most interested in learning more about growth-mindset. I would also add that a personal goal that I have for this semester is to apply the growth-mindset and actively try to learn and expand my mind rather than just try to get by.
Growth Mindset Chart from AOT
Hi Riley! I enjoyed reading your post about growth mindset and hearing about your opinion on the topic. Personally, this has been my favorite blog post to write about thus far. I can relate to the way you felt at the beginning of college. I think transitioning from high school to college is a huge leap for everyone, and that everyone handles it differently. I think it is important for people who are tempted to take the easy way out to understand that this won't get them very far in life. I believe that in order to achieve, you must live a life where you challenge yourself daily. Reaching your goal should not be an easy process, it should be a long, hard road that allows you to mature and grow as you inch closer to that goal. I enjoyed looking at the growth mindset graphic you found-- that is super helpful for someone who might not fully understand this concept!
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