In this nonfiction book, Dr. Dweck
discusses her research and tells lots of examples regarding the power of
mindset, and how having a growth-mindset can help people go far and reach
goals. There are many stories, from professional sports to kindergarten art
class, and the author tells how growth mindsets and fixed mindsets affect the
results.
According to the author, having a
growth mindset means being able to learn, fail, try again, work hard, and
persevere when things take effort. Being vulnerable and willing to work through
mistakes and failure are what build real talent and skill, more so than natural
ability.
I enjoyed this book, and
it made me want to try to do things that I had previously found too difficult
to continue. Someone without natural talent, but with hard work, will surpass
someone with natural talent and no work. I particularly enjoyed the bits about
art and music. I liked how the author kept coming back to attitude and being
able to learn from the journey.
