Growth Mindset

when I first started reading about growth mindset, it didn’t seem very appealing to me. When I read about the “not yet” story, I thought maybe it would lessen a students desire to excel. Kind of like saying “well I won’t fail, I just get a not yet and move on.” But then I realized that’s not how I react in my physical training. Even though I didn’t pass my physical fitness test, I told myself that I’ll get there eventually. Without realizing it, I’ve used a growth mindset already. I had never heard of Carol Dweck, but when I read the transcript of her Ted talk I realized the passion she had for ensuring children learn and grow without the feeling of being a let down when things don’t go their way. I loved reading about the Native American students who flipped from bottom to top with simple changes of the mindset. After learning more about this, I’ll be more aware of what mindset I have during my physical training.

I may not have passed my PT test, but I didn’t quit!
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