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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Paperback – December 26, 2007

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Now updated with new research—the book that has changed millions of lives

After decades of research, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., discovered a simple but groundbreaking idea: the power of mindset. In this brilliant book, she shows how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities. People with a fixed mindset—those who believe that abilities are fixed—are less likely to flourish than those with agrowth mindset—those who believe that abilities can be developed. Mindset reveals how great parents, teachers, managers, and athletes can put this idea to use to foster outstanding accomplishment.

In this edition, Dweck offers new insights into her now famous and broadly embraced concept. She introduces a phenomenon she calls false growth mindset and guides people toward adopting a deeper, truer growth mindset. She also expands the mindset concept beyond the individual, applying it to the cultures of groups and organizations. With the right mindset, you can motivate those you lead, teach, and love—to transform their lives and your own.

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“A good book is one whose advice you believe. A great book is one whose advice you follow. This is a book that can change your life, as its ideas have changed mine.”—Robert J. Sternberg, co-author of Teaching for Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, and Success

“An essential read for parents, teachers [and] coaches . . . as well as for those who would like to increase their own feelings of success and fulfillment.”—Library Journal (starred review)

“Everyone should read this book.”—Chip Heath and Dan Heath, authors of Made to Stick

“One of the most influential books ever about motivation.”—Po Bronson, author of NurtureShock

“If you manage people or are a parent (which is a form of managing people), drop everything and read Mindset.”—Guy Kawasaki, author of The Art of the Start 2.0

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Mindset is "an established set of attitudes held by someone," says the Oxford American Dictionary. It turns out, however, that a set of attitudes needn't be so set, according to Dweck, professor of psychology at Stanford. Dweck proposes that everyone has either a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. A fixed mindset is one in which you view your talents and abilities as... well, fixed. In other words, you are who you are, your intelligence and talents are fixed, and your fate is to go through life avoiding challenge and failure. A growth mindset, on the other hand, is one in which you see yourself as fluid, a work in progress. Your fate is one of growth and opportunity. Which mindset do you possess? Dweck provides a checklist to assess yourself and shows how a particular mindset can affect all areas of your life, from business to sports and love. The good news, says Dweck, is that mindsets are not set: at any time, you can learn to use a growth mindset to achieve success and happiness. This is a serious, practical book. Dweck's overall assertion that rigid thinking benefits no one, least of all yourself, and that a change of mind is always possible, is welcome. (On sale Feb. 28)
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“A good book is one whose advice you believe. A great book is one whose advice you follow. This is a book that can change your life, as its ideas have changed mine.”—Robert J. Sternberg, co-author of Teaching for Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, and Success

“An essential read for parents, teachers [and] coaches . . . as well as for those who would like to increase their own feelings of success and fulfillment.”—Library Journal (starred review)

“Everyone should read this book.”—Chip Heath and Dan Heath, authors of Made to Stick

“One of the most influential books ever about motivation.”—Po Bronson, author of NurtureShock

“If you manage people or are a parent (which is a form of managing people), drop everything and read Mindset.”—Guy Kawasaki, author of The Art of the Start 2.0

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Ballantine Books; Rep Upd edition (December 26, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0345472322
ISBN-13: 978-0345472328
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches
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Concept is brilliant, excecution not so much

Bysilvershipson December 23, 2016

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I was looking forward to reading this for months, and had a mixed reaction when I finally did. The book is valuable for its conceit: that there are two types of mind-sets; the growth and the fixed. The growth is the one to have if you want to thrive in life, career, relationships, etc. People are formed early on into one mindset or the other, but can change to the valuable growth mindset if they put themselves to the task. This is incredibly important and the book's value stands on this assertion alone. All of this can be summed up in a single chapter, or a scientific paper tweaked for the lay reader. The problem is that this argument is stretched thin to become a "book" and Dweck's writing doesn't maintain enough interest on its own and is often clunky, sentimental and obvious at times. I'm sure this happens a lot when a notable scientist, psychologist, etc is given a book deal and needs to expand it to justify a full-length book when something shorter would suffice to most readers (exceptions are brilliant writers like Daniel Kahneman and Daniel Gilbert, etc). So Midset is a mixed bag. The real gift here is the conceit. Read it because it has value. It's an informational book, but not a great book.

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Interesting theory, yet lacking depth

ByPeng Jinon December 25, 2014

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I first came across the author in a TED video. Her talk about how "not yet" generates far more power than "fail" was interesting and I decided to buy her book to further read into her studies. The book in general is an interesting piece of work. I like the way she describes the "growth mindset". However, most of the book seems to focus on discussing the difference between "fixed mindset" and "growth mindset" applied to different fields. So it does get very predictable and tedious. There is far not enough discussion about how to better develop the "growth mindset". It is like the author uses the entire book to emphasize how important "growth mindset" is but doesn't really offer much help. In particular, I don't like how she attributes every corporate failure to "fixed mindset". I think it is way too generalizing and over-simplifying.

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incredible insights

ByPeter M Beaumonton December 2, 2014

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Recommended via Michael Hyatt, this book is full of great insights about us and why we and others do the things we do.
It demonstrated to me that I have a mix of fixed and growth mindsets and in particular offered advice on how to motivate my children. A great read, written in a simple and easy to understand style, it has good examples and is structured in a logical process.
Recommended reading.

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and coaches should read this book in order understand their students/children/athletes and better their learning

ByAmazon Customeron April 24, 2016

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Failure is success! The way Dweck wrote this book was new format I have yet to read and I think it truly made the book fly by. I think all parents, educators, and coaches should read this book in order understand their students/children/athletes and better their learning. It may even help others understand their own mindset and be able to cooperate with others who have a different mindset. Usually I am against any type of grouping but I do agree with people either having a fixed or growth mindset. I hope those who read this book are able to reflect on themselves and those they work with in order to be successful. I am extremely pleased to have read this book and look forward to use my new found knowledge to enhance both my educator and coaching career.

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Simple Concept. Many Details. Useful Book

BySteve BerczukVINE VOICEon January 29, 2016

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As promised on the cover, Mindset provides advice that you can apply whether you are a manager, worker, parent, teacher, or some combination. There were a few places where I thought it dragged a bit, but those sections were brief and far between, and on net it was a quick enjoyable read.

While the fixed mindset v growth mindset concept seems simplistic at first glance, there are many subtleties to understating the effects of each mindset, and complexities to learning how to change. Having a simple model like this is very useful if you understand the details behind it and the book mixes reporting on research with anecdotes to give the concepts both a good psychological basis and resonance for readers. I expect that I'll find the material in this book useful in many work and personal situations.

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A rare find - a must read - people shouldn't be placed into a box - just read it!

ByJonna Leanneon December 29, 2016

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This book was a remarkable read. I love the perspective the writer writes from. I am halfway through and even though you can read and get the gist of the book and its motivation quickly, the style of writing and in depth stories and research make me read more and more.

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The cup is half full

ByJimmyGon February 9, 2015

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It's evident that Dr. Dweck has put a great deal of time and research into writing this book but was it really necessary to apply these learnings to so many situations? After reading this entire book I would like to adapt a growth mindset and say, "yes", it was absolutely necessary to apply these learnings to so many different situations. I feel that Dr. Dweck has covered all the bases for any individual's respective issues. My personal take away is such that, if I can apply just some of her growth mindset techniques, I will be much more adequately equipped to handle future situations in my life that would have otherwise gone awry.

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Interesting

ByTheMack0on February 3, 2014

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This book really supports my beliefs about learning and codifies many of the things I've been told most of my life. I do think it can open the eyes of those who may be in a fixed mindset. Due to my limited time, I gave my book to my spouse and downloaded the audible version. It's informative and will be instrumental in me continuing to believe that I can do whatever I fix my mind to do. I've also bought copies for other friends and relatives because I think everyone should have this information spelled out to them in simple and clear language. Carol does a great job of doing that.

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This is a fantastic book! The writing is easy to understand

This is a fantastic book! The writing is easy to understand. The concepts are really good and helpful in thinking about your mindset.

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Change your life...really!

This book is brilliant! Makes me rethink everything I was taught, and changing my life to make it more effective.

Published 2 days ago by Constant Reader

Carol Dweck shows a path to success for everyone.

This book has helped me as a basketball coach, a father, a sales manager... in all aspects of my life.

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Published 2 days ago by Carl Brown

Two Stars

I didn't care for it.

Published 4 days ago by William Beck

Five Stars

absolute must read before raising kids. Helps avoid being Dragon Mom

Published 4 days ago by Valtac52

Must read. Game changer!

Published 4 days ago by Matt Cofsky

An amazing premise with plenty of great examples, but it lacks consistency and completeness in analysis and strategies.

I finished reading the book from start to finish and as with many self-help books, it may seem too full of anecdotes and not enough scientific background and strategies for the...Read more

Published 4 days ago by M. S.

Insightful!

Very useful. Very insightful! I'll be making use of what I learned from this very fine book by Carol Dweck.Read more

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Five Stars

after attending a workshop on positive mindsets i am enjoying reading Carol Dwecks book.

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Everyone should read this book. Invaluable!

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