236 Quotes by Carol S. Dweck

What are the consequences of thinking that your intelligence or personality is something you can develop, as opposed to something that is a fixed, deep-seated trait?

The great teachers believe in the growth of the intellect and talent, and they are fascinated with the process of learning.

Picture your brain forming new connections as you meet the challenge and learn. Keep on going.

Your horse is only as fast as your brain. Every time you learn something, your horse will move ahead.

In fact, studies show that people are terrible at estimating their abilities.

An assessment at one point in time has little value for understanding someone’s ability, let alone their potential to succeed in the future.

Effort is one of those things that gives meaning to life. Effort means you care about something, that something is important to you and you are willing to work for it.

What did you try hard at today?

On the whole, people with a fixed mindset prefer effortless success, since that’s the best way to prove their talent.