As a wise man once told me, "There is nothing more embarrassing than to show your failures on the internet. Therefore, be determined to fix and change them because everyone can see." This summer I realized something and it is something I really wanted to change throughout. While reading the fascinating book Mindset by Carol S. Dweck, I learned the many different occurrences of a fixed mindset and of a growth mindset might face in their daily lives. I learned how those two mindsets can change your beliefs in things such as sports, business and leadership, anger, relationships, etc. What I realized was that I do face a fixed mindset at numerous occasions but there are others where I can face a growth mindset. However it is always hardest to admit your failures and to take action upon them. Here is how I failed over the summer and decided to start the new year with action. Dear Corey Topf, I am going to be brutally honest with you and with myself, no excuses. I have been a fixed mindset. For you have been my teacher this past year you are well aware of my weaknesses, we both are. As my habit this summer was to try and focus and complete my work, I have failed. By completing only one blog entry, two articles, and only read two books. Moreover, I am ready to face my consequences as a challenge. To change my meaning of effort and to continue learning to the best of my abilities. Therefore, I am not going to let my failures be my label anymore! I am sick and tired of being looked upon as unfocused. So I am here today, starting it off, with a changed mindset and a promise that I want to uphold. To become a more persistently focused and motivated learner in the classroom and in my work. However, as my teacher, mentor, and role-model I ask for your help on this promise. I have brainstormed on a couple of solutions that I think might just work.
To find out wether you have a fixed mindset, growth mindset or mixed, take the the quiz at: Mindset QUIZ http://www.teachingprofessor.com/wp-content/uploads/Mindset-quiz.pdf
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