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Mindset : changing the way you think to fulfil your potential

By: Dweck, Carol SPublication details: London Robinson 2017Description: 301pISBN: 147213995X; 9782133487514Subject(s): Self-confidence | Success - Psychological aspects | Achievement motivationDDC classification: 153.8 Summary: The power of the mind has been a revolutionary concept that has been revealed through decades of research on performance and success. The author explains why success is not just determined by our ability and talent, but by our fixed or growth-oriented viewpoint. Praising brilliance and talent does not lead to achievement, but may actually hinder it. This book shows how a simple understanding of the brain can help promote a love of learning and the resiliency needed for extraordinary accomplishment in all areas. It will help parents, educators, CEOs, and athletes understand why and how to drive their children and support them in increasing their grades while also achieving their own personal and professional goals.
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Table of Contents:

1.The mindsets
2. Inside the mindsets
3. The truth about ability and accomplishment
4. Sports: the mindset of a champion
5. Business: mindset and leadership
6. Relationships: mindsets in love (or not)
7. Parents, teachers, and coaches: where do mindsets come from?
8. Changing mindsets.

The power of the mind has been a revolutionary concept that has been revealed through decades of research on performance and success. The author explains why success is not just determined by our ability and talent, but by our fixed or growth-oriented viewpoint. Praising brilliance and talent does not lead to achievement, but may actually hinder it. This book shows how a simple understanding of the brain can help promote a love of learning and the resiliency needed for extraordinary accomplishment in all areas. It will help parents, educators, CEOs, and athletes understand why and how to drive their children and support them in increasing their grades while also achieving their own personal and professional goals.

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