…big changes come from a succession of small changes.
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Identity is going to play a role in nearly every change situation. Even yours.
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…people are receptive to developing new identities, that identities ‘grow’ from small beginnings.
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Any new quest, even one that is ultimately successful, is going to involve failure.
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…people who have a growth mindset believe that abilities are like muscles – they can be built up with practice.
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With a growth mindset you tend to accept more challenges despite the risk of failure.
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…If you want to reach your full potential, you need a growth mindset.
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…people with a growth mindset – those who stretch themselves, take risks, accept feedback, and take the long-term view – can’t help but progress in their lives and careers.
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We will struggle, we will fail, we will be knocked down – but throughout, we’ll get better, and we’ll succeed in the end.
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The growth mindset… is a buffer against defeatism. It reframes failures as a natural part of the change process.
