Mindsets
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS
Do Now
Complete
the “T- Chart”
Complete the “Mini Quiz”
Describe the person in this picture
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Would you describe them as stupid?
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Would you describe them as smart?
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Could they become a doctor or pro
sports player?
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Make a prediction… who will they
become?
What is a mindset?
The
established set of attitudes
held by someone
Actions
and intentions proceed
from an individual’s mindset
Michael Jordan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zSVu76AX3I&list=PLwrHA9rJu3yb
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45mMioJ5szc&list=PLwrHA9rJu3yb
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n0w7F5hGYM&list=PLwrHA9rJu3y
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Famous Failures
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLYECIjmnQs&index=9&list=PL
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Steve Jobs (founder of Apple)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkTf0LmDqKI&index=10&list=PL
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What is a growth mindset?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8JycfeoVzg&list=PLwrHA9
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The
core belief that abilities are malleable
and not fixed
The Brain is Malleable
 Similar
to a muscle, it grows stronger
and works better with use
 When
you challenge and stretch your
thinking, the brain becomes stronger
How do I get a growth mindset?
Embrace
challenges
Persist in the face of setbacks
See effort as the path to mastery
Learn from criticism
Find lessons and inspiration in the success of
others
 The
distinguishing feature of geniuses is their
passion and dedication to their craft, and
particularly, the way in which they identify,
confront, and take pains to remedy their
weaknesses.
(Good, Rattan, & Dweck, 2008)