Just because some people can do something with little or no training, it doesn't mean that others can't do it (and sometimes do it even better) with training.
Carol S. DweckRead
Children love this idea that their brain is like a muscle that gets stronger as they use it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children see their brains as growing stronger with use, which encourages learning.
This quote by Carol S. Dweck emphasizes the importance of fostering a growth mindset in children, where they perceive their intelligence and abilities as malleable and capable of improvement through effort and practice. This perspective helps to nurture a love for learning and resilience in the face of challenges.
Themes
ChildrenGrowth MindsetLearningIntelligenceEducation
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher might use this quote to inspire students to embrace challenges and view mistakes as opportunities for growth.
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In one world, effort is a bad thing. It, like failure, means you're not smart or talented. If you were, you wouldn't need effort. In the other world, effort is what makes you smart or talented.
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Our message to parents is to focus on the process the child engages in, such as trying hard or focusing on the task - what specific things they're doing rather than, 'You're so smart. You're so good at this.' Although it's never too late to change, what you do early matters.
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Picture your brain forming new connections as you meet the challenge and learn. Keep on going.
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I loved everything. I loved sciences and I loved humanities. But ultimately, I felt that in the humanities, you know, you're writing about things that already exist. But in the sciences, you're discovering things that no one has known before. Ultimately I chose psychology because it seemed to combine science with things that I liked to think about.
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