Today’s book: Self-Theories by Carol Dweck—a foundational look into the psychology behind fixed vs. growth mindsets and how your beliefs about yourself drive motivation, learning, and achievement.
Here’s your 1-minute summary:
- Your self-theory is your identity story. What you believe about your abilities shapes how you respond to challenge.
- Fixed mindset = fragile confidence. If you think traits are unchangeable, failure feels like identity collapse.
- Growth mindset = resilience. Believing you can improve through effort leads to perseverance and better outcomes.
- Praise wisely. Applaud effort, strategy, and persistence—not intelligence or talent.
- You can change your self-theory. Awareness is the first step. Practice reframing setbacks as growth signals.
You’re not fixed. You’re becoming. What belief about yourself will you upgrade today?
Again, check out the full Notes in the app and our notes on Mindset by Carol Dweck as well.
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