Fixed Mindset: Belief that talent is innate and unchangeable. This mindset often leads to avoiding challenges to “look smart.”

Growth Mindset: Sees talent and intelligence as developable through effort. Mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities rather than failures.

Activity:
Reflect on a past mistake. Identify if a fixed mindset affected your reaction and reframe it using a growth mindset approach. Consider how you can apply this growth-focused perspective in future challenges.