Mindset - A Book You Must Read
For me, my issue with food is mostly in my head. My brain can’t just calm down if I make any “bad choice” with the food I do or do not eat. The more I learn about what is healthy and what is not, the more of a failure I feel I am with my food.
When I read the book mindset, it changed my life. If I look at everything as a learning process, it helps take off that negative pressure I put on myself.
Dr. Dweck distinguishes between the two mindsets:
Fixed Mindset:
We believe our qualities are carved in stone. We feel a need to prove our-self over & over.
Overall, we see intelligence as static which leads to a desire to look smart & a tendency to avoid challenges, we give up easily, we see effort as a waste of time, we ignore negative feedback and we feel threatened by the success of others.
Growth Mindset:
We believe our basic qualities are things that can be cultivated through our efforts. We believe we can change & grow through effort, application & experience.
Overall intelligence is seen as something that we can develop which leads to embracing challenges, persistence in the face of setbacks, effort as the path to mastery, & willingness to learn from criticism & find lessons & inspiration in the success of others.
This is a quick summation of the two mindsets. If anything, I really suggest that you check out the amazing book. It will be worth your time and money.
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