When I thought of the title of this post I heard that song from McFadden and Whitehead; “Ain’t no stopping us now we are on the move.” This song is old with a great message from the late seventies.
You may not know the song, but I encourage you to look it up, the words are powerful.
I am back today as your virtual optimum cultivator and today we are going to address the powerful growth mindset we all need.
GROWTH MINDSET
I found some amazing information for us to read and learn from Dr. Dweck. Please read slowly.
Why Do Mindsets Matter?
In 1988, Dr. Dweck first presented a research-based model to show the impact of mindsets. She showed how a person’s mindset sets the stage for either performance goals or learning goals. A student with a performance goal might be worried about looking smart all the time, and avoid challenging work. On the other hand, a student with a learning goal will pursue interesting and challenging tasks in order to learn more. In subsequent studies, Dr. Dweck found that people’s theories about their own intelligence had a significant impact on their motivation, effort, and approach to challenges. Those who believe their abilities are malleable are more likely to embrace challenges and persist despite failure. This model of the fixed vs. growth mindset shows how cognitive, affective, and behavioral features are linked to one’s beliefs about the malleability of their intelligence. The graphic below demonstrates this research, and how different mindsets lead to different patterns of behavior.Dweck, C.S. & Leggett, E.L. (1988). A Social-Cognitive Approach to Motivation and Personality
Two Mindsets
Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. – Graphic by Nigel Holmes
WOW!
How fascinating is that information. I hope you were honest in identifying what mindset you are operating in right now.
If you choose to grow you will develop in areas that you once believed was not a zone in your life you could operate in. I am really excited for you and how incredible the rest of this year is going to be.
Take some time to investigate what area you need to grow in and be open to the journey.
Write down your goals, with small steps that repeat, then increase you exposure to other information to keep growing.
Have you seen your mindset transform your life because of growth? Share how and what you did.
I believe in you!
We are in this together… “Ain’t no stopping us now, we’re on the move!”
Stay Well,
Your Optimum Cultivator
Just Appetizers 
This Appetizer was so enlightening and sobering at the same time. I am thankful I still have a disire to grow!
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