Growth Mindset Reaction
My three biggest takeaways from the Growth Mindset assignment are as followed, "Not Yet," the development of a growth mindset, and not being afraid to fail. I have seen Carol Dweck's TED Talk before, but each time I rewatch it, I am reminded that having a growth mindset is something you have to work on constantly. Every aspect of your life presents an opportunity for you to better yourself in some way. The biggest aspects of my life that I see this in is in my academics, my athletics, and my relationships with others. In the TED talk, Carol talks about an education system that presented an opportunity for kids struggling with certain classes to be given a grade of "Not Yet" rather than receiving a failing grade. This simple two word phrase is so powerful if fully understood. The most important aspects of life require practice, patience, and failure. In academics, it is vital to understand that no one person learns the same way as another. This is one of my b...