Fail your way to success, with a Growth Mindset
- ‘It’s never too late to learn.’
- ‘It’s ok if I fail, at least I learned something.’
- ‘I can always improve at something if I try.’
- ‘I appreciate constructive criticism.’
All the above are some of the examples of having growth-mindset.
There are variety of mindsets, each of which can help or hurt our well-being.
A growth mindset is simply the belief that our basic abilities can be developed and improved through dedication and hard work.
With a growth mindset, we can get a break through and achieve our long-term goals, be at work or personal life.
Why does growth-mindset matters?
When we have growth mindset, we enjoy challenges despite risk, mostly because we value learning and growth more than worrying about getting embarrassed in front of others.
Developing a growth-mindset contributes to a fuller, more meaningful life because of range of experiences it encompasses.
Key differentiator –
- Effort
- To complete any new task, one usually requires to apply energy, be it mental or physical.
- Challenge
- Do not shy away from the fear of failure and avoid responsibilities.
- Mistakes and Feedback
- See mistakes as a lesson learned.
So, how to develop growth-mindset?
- Acknowledge and accept imperfection
- Consider challenges as opportunities
- Pay attention to your words and thoughts
- Trust yourself and stop seeking approval from others
- Be authentic, be you
- Get purpose-driven
- Appreciate your strengths and work on your weakness
- Accept constructive criticism
- Value the process over end result
- Learn from the mistakes of others
- Take risks in the company of others
- Be realistic
- Speed is not important
- Own your attitude
Some famous personalities (real-life examples) who found success despite failures:
- Albert Einstein
He didn’t speak until the age of four and was not able to read till seven.
He went on to win a Nobel prize and became the face of Modern physics
- Thomas Edison
He said ‘if I find 10,000 ways something won’t work, I haven’t failed. Because every wrong attempt is a step forward.
- Walt Disney
Legend says he was turned down 300+ time before he got financing for creating Disneyland.
- J K Rowling
She was famously rejected by a mighty 12 publishers before Harry potter
- Donald Trump
Trump faced bankruptcy four times and consistent presence on Forbes list. His limitless self-belief propelled him into a job nobody could think about.
There are endless examples around us which says we should have confidence in us to make it all happen when life throws you a curveball, trips you up and sends a little temptation your way.
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