People have two kind of mindsets. One is fixed mindset, the other is growth mindset.
Fixed mindset people believe their personality, temperament and characteristics are carved in stone. Growth mindset people believe they can change their mindset. Experts line up on both sides.
Fixed mindset people are afraid of failure. As opposed to fixed mindset people, growth mindset people know that human qualities, such as intellectual skills, could be cultivated through efforts. And that's what they were doing—— get smarter. Not only weren't they discouraged by failure, they didn't even think they were failing. Even though they felt distressed, they were ready to take the risks, confront the challenges, and keep working at them.
I thought I am a growth mindset person, but the truth is I'm not as open-minded as I thought I was.
Think about someone who is steeped in the fixed mindset. Think about how they're always trying to prove themselves and how they're super sensitive about being wrong or making mistakes.
I guess I have been fixed mindset for the past two months. I've been feeling distressed since I was alienated by my new colleagues. However, I've been trying to encourage myself with the thinking " nobody care about you than you do", " you will be fine as long as you have the courage to grapple with hard problems".
I like myself with growth mindset. I'm not afraid that I'll fail in this new company as long as I accept myself and work hard enough to figure things out. When people ask " Why", I ask " Why not", I believe that I will make myself satisfied with my spirit of perseverance and resilience.
To fulfill your dreams, make attempts to ask yourself " Why not".
