The Growth Mindset | Carol Dweck | Talks at Google

“You’re so talented!”, “You are gifted – a natural!”, “You’re doing so well in school, you must be really smart!” – children receive these messages (or their negative counterparts), along with many other messages on a daily basis from their peers, parents and teachers. Are these just words or do they mean more? How are children affected by the words we use to praise, coach and criticize them?

Meet Stanford University’s Professor Dr. Carol S. Dweck to learn more about her fascinating research into “self-conceptions (or mindsets) people use to structure the self and guide their behavior”, and how you can apply a Growth Mindset at home, at school and in your career.

[-ArcticEden-]

I always got told, that I'm a fast learner, so watching this video I realized why I fear bigger things, things that take a while to master. Like playing the guitar or drawing. Those things take time. You cannot master them within minutes or a day. So when I do not learn them fast, iI feel like a loser, not good enough, demotivated by the task. Thank you for making me realizing that! Time to change that!

[susannnico]

Thanks for this amazing information !! If you don't find a means of multiplying money, you will wake up one day to realize that the money you thought you had, has finished. Investment is key, I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life

[jean-victorcote]

"Why waste my time looking smart when I could be getting smarter."

[significantfrank]

before i know growth mindset, i was living in other's eyes, i was so worried about making mistakes and not looking smart. Now by contrast, i am confident and see every failure as opportunities to learn and grow, i don't care what people see me, i have firmer self-assertiveness and self-esteem which is great!

[pkalidas]

Wanted to say she's a really worked hard to create a radical new way of motivating effectively, especially children!

[PropheticCoachTheresa]

Shame is 100% the root of children developing fixed mindsets, and adults inflicting them on their children. The most amazing thing is though that adults can switch right out of even a lifetime of shame induced fixed mindset beliefs if they are willing to trust the process and forgive those who, in their own hurt and shame, projected that onto them. Really amazing stuff!

[danilind]

THIS NEEDS TO BECOME COMMON KNOWLEDGE! Thank you Carol Dweck for this fantastic book.

[lynnreuvers]

This message needs to get to all teachers as well as parents! Oh, and grandparents, too.

[hanadiam]

I knew about her yesterday she’s truly godsend, I cannot thank her enough, now I finally know my problem with avoidance and stuff like that, cause I’ve been trapped in “Smart” cage since I was kid, but not anymore Insha’Allah I will take the growth Mindset journey from now on.

[Drsgivo]

This is truly timeless. I am watching the video 8 years later and everything she says is very much applicable in today’s world. Game changer of note 👏🏽🙌🏽

[euipaik]

I think she is a person spreading seeds of positivity that creates healthier and happier generations.
I appreciate you for your work.

[stevegwizzle]

She is a breath of fresh air in comparison to the women whom mostly advocate ONLY for young girls and women"s education. I like how she cares about ALL THE CHILDREN"S education and not preferring one gender over the other. Thank you Carol, keep up the good work and much respect to you.

[sajedabanorashid]

I think that's what backfired for me.... I was a 1st ranker from grade 1 to grade 2 then came the downfall from grade 3 to grade 8...almost last ranker. slowly picked myself up from grade 9 to 12 and then finally became a 1st ranker again in college and university.
Even now, I cringe when people tell me oh... How smart you are, how knowledgeable, how talented... and whoosh, I go back into my shell...

[motherofthezodiac]

Give this woman the Nobel Prize! Thank you for your research Carol Dweck.

[Aswilder]

I am learning about a growth vs fixed mindset in my English class in college and I find that Carol Dweck has really proven her research and backs up what she states. I also find that having sa growth mindset allows a person to be able to reach their potential and overcome obstacles. Thank You Prof. Carol Dweck

[jemohseni]

This was awesome!! Favorite part was adding the word "yet" to negative mindset sentences. My daughter gets frustrated easily (she has her Mommy's inherent temperament that can lean towards developing a fixed mindset...I think), and she will often yell, "Uhhhggg!! I can't do this!" And I would always reply, "Don't say the word 'can't'. Say "I have to keep on trying." Which would work sometimes, rarely... But now I want to try getting her in the habit of saying, "I can't do this yet." Thanks for the great video!

[Lapeube]

This is a wealth of knowledge to help people encourage those who struggle with life's challenges to thrive. "Everyone can grow!" Yes!

[franciscogerardohernandezr]

Man, I do that emotional response when my children makes mistakes. It comes from the incredible drama (and smacking) mom provided whenever I made a mistake, no matter how small. It is good to know, so I can improve as a parent. Cheers!!

[freeukraine]

It was a very stimulating talk by Dr. Carol Dweck followed by an engaging conversation. I have walked away with enriched knowledge of fixed vs. growth mindset. It's imperative for parents and teachers as well as leaders to fully understand the theory and

[KeithEastmanII]

This was a very powerful video... Mindset is key to reach above mediocrity.