What makes the growth mindset so superior is that it creates a passion for learning rather than a hunger for approval. Its distinctive feature is the conviction that human qualities like intelligence and creativity, and even relationships like love and friendship, can be cultivated through effort and deliberate practice. People with this mindset don’t actually see themselves as failing, but they see themselves as learning and building on those mistakes. They are not discouraged by failure, but intrigued by it.
Success rarely comes easy to anyone. Carol Dweck stated, “I think intelligence is something …show more content…
One of the most important is finding love. Naturally, people with a fixed mindset expect everything good to happen immediately. In their minds, their ideal situation is instant, perfect, and compatible. However, people with a growth mindset believe that everything can be improved and developed. When people with a fixed mindset talk about their conflicts, they point fingers. They may sometimes blame themselves, but more often blame their partner. On the other hand, those with a growth mindset have the ability to recognize their partner’s imperfections without pointing any fingers, and still have a meaningful