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
More and more research is suggesting that, far from being simply encoded in the genes, much of personality is a flexible and dynamic thing that changes over the life span and is shaped by experience.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Personality is not fixed but can change and develop over time based on experiences.
Carol S. Dweck suggests that personality is not solely determined by genetics but is instead a malleable quality influenced by life experiences. This perspective emphasizes the importance of adaptability and personal growth throughout one's lifetime, challenging the notion that our traits are static and unchangeable.
Themes
PersonalityChangeGrowthExperienceDevelopment
In practice
Example use cases
In a TED talk about personal development, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of changing our mindset.
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All quotes →Some students start thinking of their intelligence as something fixed, as carved in stone. They worry about, 'Do I have enough? Don't I have enough?'
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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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