Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

If we can build a muscle, we can build a mindset too.

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By,

Mehboob Ahmad

Sr. Regional Manager Martin Dow Marker.

Ph.D. MGT (Marketing), MS-Marketing, MBA-Marketing, B. Sc. (Zoology)., AKU-MERCK-ABMTC, OSHA Certified. NEBOSH Certified

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Martin Dow is not only a business corporate rather it’s being transformed into the symbol of people-driven success, inspiration & Prosperity for all stakeholders. Martin Dow’s Annual sales conference remained full of festivity and learning. The inspirational speech by Mr. Adeel Hashmi sparked a new wave to study mindset and its impact on personal and professional life. The author scrolled down for the book recommended by a.m. Speaker i.e. “The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck.” Author’s key learnings from the book and contemporary literature will be shared in the succeeding sections.

Our mindset matters. It affects everything ranging from the business and investment decisions we make, to the way we raise our children, to our stress levels and overall well-being. Having the talent and having the right mindset together can make we unstoppable. If we can build a muscle, we can build a mindset.

Mostly we come across two contrasting mindsets that profoundly impact our lives: the fixed mindset and the growth mindset. These mindsets shape our beliefs, behaviors, and ultimately, our success.

While taking an account of? the fixed mindset, individuals with a fixed mindset believe that their abilities, intelligence, and talents are unchangeable. They see these qualities as inherent and immutable. For them, intelligence is like an unalterable scorecard – we’re either smart or not, talented or not.

People with a fixed mindset feel the need to constantly prove themselves. They seek validation and avoid situations where they might fail. Failure is terrifying because it threatens their self-image. They avoid challenges that might expose their limitations. Negative feedback is dismissed or ignored. It’s seen as a personal attack rather than an opportunity for growth. In a fixed mindset, success is often equated with being more gifted than others. It’s about maintaining the appearance of innate talent.

The growth mindset, on the other hand, embraces the idea that abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. People with growth mind set believe that Intelligence and talents are not fixed; they can be cultivated over time. Individuals with a growth mindset actively seek out challenges. They see them as opportunities for growth and learning. Such individuals believe that effort is not a sign of weakness; it’s a necessary part of mastery. They understand that progress requires hard work. Feedback, even if negative, is valuable. It helps them improve and refine their skills. For those with a growth mindset, success is not about being better than others. It’s about continuous development – stretching their abilities and reaching for higher goals.

Moving towards implications of mind set across domains. Dweck’s research extends these mindsets into various domains:

In education sector, students with a growth mindset excel academically. They relish challenges, knowing that effort leads to improvement. They understand that setbacks are part of the learning process, not indicators of fixed ability.

Leaders’ mindsets significantly impact their leadership style and organizational health. A growth-minded leader encourages innovation, values effort, and fosters a culture of continuous learning.

In a Nut shell, adopting the right mindset can indeed lead to success. Whether we believe our abilities are fixed or malleable profoundly shapes our achievements, relationships, and personal development. By embracing a growth mindset, we open ourselves to a world of possibilities, resilience, and ful-fillment.