Summary and Analysis of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Dweck argues that there are two types of mindsets: a fixed mindset, which dictates that our ability to achieve is unchangeable, and a growth mindset, which says that we can improve our abilities through challenging work and practice. The fixed mindset makes our failures personal; we, as opposed to our actions, are not good enough. The growth mindset believes that persistence, hard work, and an openness to criticism are exactly what help us improve.

Self-compassion is a key component of willpower.

Everyone needs praise, but it’s important to praise effort rather than ability.

Dweck argues that there are two types of mindsets: a fixed mindset, which dictates that our ability to achieve is unchangeable, and a growth mindset, which says that we can improve our abilities through challenging work and practice.