In a fixed mindset, people believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits. ... In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point.
Many can relate to working endless hours and playing to the politics of the office with the hope of getting ahead, but there are many times we end up being disappointed as those efforts don't always play out as we imagined.
Or many at times, we continue to stay close to our ego and end up in cold wars with colleagues, teammates and even the boss. In my personal experience, there's been times that I hated when someone gave me feedback or if someone questioned my strategy or idea. I would hold a grudge and stay stuck in my ways and quickly realized that my ego was getting the better of me. There's a book by Carol Dweck, Mindset. In which explains how having a growth mindset is proven to outdo a fixed mindset. Click on the link below to get more information about the book and Dweck's theory.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
