Mindset - Updated Edition: Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential

One of my favourite books of all time. The principles within are extremely practical and really challenge yourself to think differently through tough times and the times where you win. Keeping you humble and determined. I have used most of the principles within this book than any other book so far. Highly recommended 👌

The book talks about two different mindsets: the fixed mindset and the growth mindset. My simple definitions are: Mindset by Carol Dweck ◦ The fixed mindset: winning and the end goal are the things that define your success along with how little or how much effort we had to put in to get there. It’s all about being someone special. ◦ The growth mindset: what we learn on the journey to great things is what defines our success along with how little or how much it expands our abilities and gives us memorable experiences on the way. It’s all about doing special things. Dweck talks about our predisposition to lean one way or the other, whilst also acknowledging we have a bit of both in us even if we do have a stronger bias towards one mindset or the other. Reading it felt like someone had lifted the lid on things that I already knew, but didn’t know I knew. As I read through the examples of behaviours and attitudes that exemplified the fixed or growth mindsets, I could clearly recognise them in the people around me and, scarily, in myself too. The book is really helpful in lifting the lid on your understanding of what success and failure means to different people. It’s also an eye opener as to why some people around you can’t ever seem to get over setbacks and hurdles and reach the potential that you can see in them but they can’t see in themselves. It gives you examples of fixed and growth mindsets and uses a lot of sporting case studies and analogies, which, if you’re not into sports and American football in particular, is a bit difficult to access. It also mixes business in with sport, family life, romantic relationships and brining up children which creates a bit of a jigsaw of mixed pieces. I’d have rather seen business, parenting, sport and relationships presented in 4 different books, but you did learn something from each section even if it wasn’t your main area of interest in the book. The book is really effective in helping you reframe your language to encourage more growth in your world. At the end it gives you 4 steps to develop your growth mindset, one being to name your fixed mindset persona, which I really like. Mine is called Margaret Mary Pincer-Sharpe! This gives you some separation from your unhelpful mindset and with that separation you can talk more objectively about your behaviour and give the persona some good advice on how to behave differently next time. The creation of distance and time is reminiscent of the idea of giving yourself a few seconds to change a reaction into a response which is very much in the centre of becoming a more self-aware leader. There are also echoes of the idea of the infinite game popularised by Simon Sinek. I can definitely see that the fixed mindset, the finite game and being reactionary are facing one way on the basketball court whilst the growth mindset, the infinite game and being reflective are all on the other team. An interesting book which will give you insight into humans wherever you may find them. I definitely understand why this is a million-copy bestseller. I give it a 4 out of 5 only because of the mixture of business, sports, romantic relationships and parenting that didn’t fit my personal situation and particular interests.

Carol Dweck’s Mindset is a transformative read that explores the power of our beliefs. The book introduces the concept of "fixed" vs. "growth" mindsets and how adopting a growth mindset can profoundly impact our success in various aspects of life. Dweck’s insights are backed by solid research and real-life examples, making her arguments compelling, practical and engaging. Whether you're looking to improve personally or professionally, Mindset offered me valuable strategies for embracing challenges and achieving my goals and can help you too.

Mindset is key for life. Life is full of challenges but it is how we deal with them that matters. This book provides insight into working on personal development through mindset. Very very important. A great gift or personal read .

Great concept, well presented. I think the book would be especially powerful if you’re aware of your mindset and want a nudge to bring about change. Using it as a reminder of the benefits and potential a positive and open approach to life can bring, serves well too. Lots of examples on perseverance, having a range of experiences, effort, risk and reward are also included. All of which are positive reinforcement, but rather annoyingly, or conveniently, are labelled ‘mindset’. Not all books need to be a certain page count though, and this was my underlying problem with the book. The concept and point is made within the first 50 odd pages. Countless examples diluted the point in my experience and I found myself drifting off as of heavy repetition. Overall a solid book to have and prompt on mindset.

INCREDIBLE BOOK READ IT

I enjoyed this book more than I expected. It is a little repetitive but the main gist is compelling. I probably thought I was someone with a growth mindset but I now realise I have my fair share of fixed thinking lurking in the background to work on.. Anyone who has a child or teaches children needs to read this. In fact anyone who believes in the myth that some people are just born with talent should read it..

I recommend.

Mindset' is a groundbreaking book that challenges our fundamental beliefs about success and personal growth. Carol S. Dweck explores the concept of mindset, highlighting the crucial difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. With compelling research and real-life examples, she demonstrates how our mindset profoundly influences our achievements and well-being. This updated edition provides valuable insights and practical strategies for cultivating a growth mindset, embracing challenges, and achieving our full potential. Dweck's work has the power to transform how we view ourselves and our abilities, paving the way for personal and professional growth. Whether you're a student, professional, or anyone seeking self-improvement, 'Mindset' is an essential read that can reshape your approach to life and success. It's a timeless and thought-provoking book that I highly recommend to all." As always, when leaving book reviews, it's important to provide honest feedback based on your own experience with the book.

The naked truth

I love books, and this is a good one. You learn a bit about your mindset and how you can change your life by changing your mindset.

I had seen this book referenced many times in times in the past, and only recently I decided to buy it and read it. And it has been one of the quickest reads ever! This book is a true gem. It helps the reader undermine the victim mentality to the core, and provides with many examples of the difference that having a fixed mindset has compared to the journey implied in having a growth mindset. We all are a mix of both mindset, and it is up to us to recognize and control where we are in our life, and what is the dominant mindset. This book gives concrete action steps to take to chip at the fixed mindset, and to install the growth mindset mentality which is what makes us improve in all we do in our lives. Because age and skills don’t matter when the right mindset, the growth mindset, is allowed to make us flourish. A must read, truly inspirational. And now it’s time to start the journey. Now.

This is an excellent book with great examples of how a growth mindset can make people go further than they thought. Absolutely loved it!