Learning, now Sharing Because I Care
Learning and Sharing is a great activity and discipline. The result is that as you learn and share, you become more knowledgeable and more confident. It’s a wonderful feeling!
Today, I have to share some thoughts that I read in a book entitled, 5 Principles for a Successful Life. It quoted some thoughts from another book entitled, Mindset, having to do with how and what people believe to be true when it comes to intelligence.
Here is a quote from the book. “…the belief in our ability to affect our intelligence might be more important than our actual intelligence.” I understand that statement to mean that we might believe that we’re highly intelligent with no real thought to our ability (or potential). We simply believe that we should understand, or be able to do, or grasp without any consideration of the possibility of difficulty.
Further, it talks about how some people believe in a growth mindset while others believe in a fixed mindset and how it affects how hard people will work and how people will react to failure. It actually states, “…inevitable failure”. The author, Dr. Carol Dweck, conducted research which indicated, “…it’s better for children to believe that hard work matters than to believe that they are smart.” Interesting concept, I thought. She says that a growth mindset believes that “intelligence is malleable” (meaning adaptable) “and can be developed through education and hard work”, while the ones who hold a fixed mindset “believe that intelligence is a fixed trait.”
You might be thinking right now, ‘Which mindset group do I fit into – growth or fixed? Come back tomorrow to learn more about this concept and Dr. Dweck’s research results.
If you have questions or want to know anything specific or you wish to make a comment, or you simply wish to connect with me, email me at RCHelping people@yahoo.com. Read and follow my daily blog. I’ll be sharing some great, positive, and motivating quotes and thoughts. I’ll continue to share the many things I learn so that you and I can grow together. I am here to serve.
Have a peaceful, positive, and productive day!
Rochelle
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Rochelle, when I came to WA, I realized that this site is based on the biblical principle of sowing and reaping. You give something to get something in return. My approach is to always add value in what I say, that it will help me as well as whom I am sharing it with. I see that in you and what you say. So press on, I see that it's working for you.
Thank you so much for sharing with me and confirming what I am endeavoring to do! I really appreciate your comments. I am looking forward to my long term success here @ WA and in my life in general. It is great to connect with so many like-minded people. It gives me great joy. May you experience continued success with increased commissions!