A growth mindset is seen as an immensely positive thing, but it’s also a double-edged sword.
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Talking about growth mindset vs. fixed mindset is absolutely my jam. And while I love that more and more people are talking about mindset these days, I think it’s important that we discuss all aspects of having a growth mindset.
You probably already know that having a growth mindset can help you be more successful in the pursuit of any goal, but most people don’t know the negatives that can come with having a growth mindset.
In this episode, I dig into some often overlooked aspects of a growth mindset. I share the risks and common pitfalls people experience when trying to adopt a growth mindset and advise how you and your clients can embrace a growth mindset without falling prey to the less beneficial side.
Episode highlights:
>> (2:53) The double-edged sword effect of growth mindset.
>> (5:11) Overcoming the double-edged sword effect by discussing effort beliefs and why they are so important to pay attention to when trying to cultivate a growth mindset.
>> (8:15) The question someone trying to achieve a health, fitness, or other type of goal should be asking themselves about their effort belief.
>> (12:03) Explaining compensatory messaging and why it’s so important to use it when cultivating a growth mindset.
>> (18:04) The first thing that needs to happen when trying to embrace or help someone cultivate a growth mindset.
>> (22:28) What anyone who is trying to achieve a goal has to be wary of if they want to be successful.
>> (28:47) What compensatory messaging sounds like and how you should go about implementing it to develop a growth mindset.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about the double-edged sword effect of having a growth mindset.
I also have a blog post where I talk more about the “dark” side of having a growth mindset, which you can check out here.
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