The Power of a Growth Mindset

Good morning, ????

In this newsletter, we're going to talk about the power of a growth mindset ??. A growth mindset is the belief that your abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence ??. People with a growth mindset believe that they can learn anything they set their minds to, and that they can improve their skills with practice ??.

There are many benefits to having a growth mindset ??. People with a growth mindset are more likely to:

• Take on challenges ?? ♀?
• Be resilient in the face of setbacks ??
• Learn from their mistakes ?? ♀?
• Set challenging goals ??
• Persevere until they achieve their goals ??

In contrast, people with a fixed mindset believe that their abilities are fixed and cannot be changed ?. They are more likely to:

• Avoid challenges ?? ♀?
• Give up easily ??
• Be defensive about their mistakes ?? ♂?
• Set easy goals ??
• Quit when things get tough ??

So, how can you develop a growth mindset? Here are a few tips ??:

1. Believe that you can learn anything:

• ?Believe that you can learn anything.?This is the foundation of a growth mindset ??. If you believe that you can learn anything, you're more likely to take on challenges and persevere in the face of setbacks ??.

Setbacks are actually our platform for our comebacks as we learn from the setback, they are also our set ups for our purpose.

• Focus on the process, not the outcome.?When you focus on the process, you're more likely to learn and improve ??. Don't get too caught up in the outcome, and don't be afraid to make mistakes ?? ♀?.

Enjoy the journey to your destination, make mistakes fast and learn from them.

• Celebrate your successes, even small ones.?When you celebrate your successes, you're more likely to stay motivated and keep learning ??.

So important to celebrate every success, as they keep us focused and motivated on pursuing and success in achieving our dreams and goals.

• Be open to feedback.?Feedback is a great way to learn and improve ??. Be open to feedback from others, and be willing to reflect on your own mistakes ?? ♂?.

We often take feedback in a negative way, thinking we have failed.. Remember Failure is only feedback, learn from it and keep moving forward.

Developing a growth mindset takes time and effort, but it's worth it. A growth mindset can help you achieve your goals, overcome challenges, and become the best version of yourself ??.

Here are a few examples of how to develop a growth mindset ??:

• When you're struggling with something, ask yourself, "What can I learn from this?"?Instead of getting frustrated ??, see the challenge as an opportunity to learn and grow ??.

Look at it in a positive way, what am I learning, what opportunities are available to me, how can I embrace this situation to grow and become the best version of myself.

• When you make a mistake, don't beat yourself up ??.?Instead, ask yourself, "What can I do differently next time?"

There are many mis-takes when making a movie, eventually you get the right take that makes the movie a success.

• Set challenging goals for yourself.?This will help you stretch yourself and learn new things ??.

Nothing great ever came from things being easy, we should stretch ourselves to learn new things, embrace uncertainty, and keep challenging ourselves and have a champion mindset.

• Be willing to ask for help.?There's no shame in asking for help when you need it ??. In fact, it's a sign of strength ??.

Collaboration is a good way to share your ideas, challenges and surround yourself with a community of positive people who will be there to listen and support you.

I hope this newsletter has given you some insights into the power of a growth mindset ??.

If you're interested in learning more, I recommend checking out the following resources.

Reach out to me for a chat or help in your journey of embracing the power of a growth mindset.

• The book Mindset by Carol Dweck: www.innovativeeducation.co.nz
• The website Mindset Works: www.mindsetworks.com
• The TED Talk "The Power of Yet" by Carol Dweck: www.ted.com

Thanks for reading! I hope you like it!

Sincerely,

Anthony Dahya

Change Influencer/Leadership Coach

Email: [email protected]

" I help leaders in technology build strong, collaborative and empowered teams"