Carol S. Dweck
Carol S. Dweck is a renowned psychologist known for her research on mindset. She is the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. Dweck is best known for her work on the growth mindset, a concept that suggests that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. Her book, 'Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,' explores how individuals' beliefs about their abilities affect their motivation and performance in various domains of life, including education, business, and personal relationships.
Books
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1. Mindset
This book explores the powerful concept of mindset, presenting the idea that the way individuals think about their abilities and potential fundamentally influences their success. It distinguishes between two types of mindsets: the fixed mindset, which assumes that our character, intelligence, and creative ability are static givens which we can't change in any meaningful way, and the growth mindset, which thrives on challenge and sees failure not as evidence of unintelligence but as a heartening springboard for growth and for stretching our existing abilities. Through analysis and real-life examples, the book demonstrates how the mindset we adopt not only profoundly affects our personal achievement but also has the potential to impact all areas of our lives, suggesting that by changing our mindset, we can significantly alter our life course.
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