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
Failure is information-we label it failure, but it's more like, 'This didn't work, I'm a problem solver, and I'll try something else.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
Failure is not an endpoint but a learning opportunity that informs future attempts.
In this quote, Carol S. Dweck emphasizes the importance of viewing failure not as a negative outcome but as a valuable source of information that can guide our problem-solving efforts. By reframing our understanding of failure, we can cultivate resilience and a growth mindset, allowing us to learn from our mistakes and adapt our approaches in pursuit of success.
Themes
FailureLearningGrowth MindsetProblem SolvingResilience
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, one might say 'Remember, failure is information. Let's see what we can learn from this setback.'
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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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Picture your brain forming new connections as you meet the challenge and learn. Keep on going.
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