Monday, October 22, 2012

A favorite quote: Carol Dweck

A favorite quote from Carol Dweck, author of Mindset:  the New Psychology of Success:

"It's tempting to create a world in which we're perfect.  (Ah, I remember that feeling from grade school.)  we can choose partners, make friends, hire people who make us feel faultless.  But think about it - do you want to never grow?  Next time you're tempted to surround yourself with worshipers, go to church.  In the rest of your life, seek constructive criticism."

2 comments:

  1. ah - there you are. stop moving your blog dude.

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  2. I read this book, really like it. Dr. Dweck makes really strong points, and simplifies it. I'm still not sure what the "test" is that she gives to determine if someone has a "fixed" or "growth" mindset tho...

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