People believe their basic qualities—like their intelligence or talent—are simply fixed traits when they possess a fixed mindset. They will document their intelligence or talent instead of developing ...

Did you know that how you praise a child can be linked to the mindset they develop? Have you ever heard the terms “growth mindset” and “fixed mindset”? Do you know the difference? A fixed mindset is ...

Henry Ford famously noted, “Whether you think you can do it or not, you are usually right.” His point was that beliefs, especially about our talents, performance, and even luck, can be self-fulfilling ...

Have you discovered the “power of yet”? This three-letter word packs a much bigger punch than its diminutive size suggests. The use of “yet” is particularly potent in these three situations: ...

Support local journalism. A digital subscription is incredibly affordable and makes you the most informed person around. Click here and subscribe today The first day of my graduate studies in clinical ...

A central part of 'growth mindset' is that the mind is like a muscle that can get stronger with hard work, rather than a fixed thing. A large nationwide study has found that teaching ninth graders to ...

Those who have a growth mindset think of intelligence and other abilities—athletic, musical, artistic, etc.—as developing over time and that there are always opportunities to learn. Those with a fixed ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I’ve been researching success principles and psychology for decades. First, it was for myself and the growth I knew I needed to be a ...

The irony of accounting training runs deep: While we master complex regulations and ever-changing standards, this very expertise can create resistance to growth. Our profession's focus on precision ...