{"id":113019,"date":"2023-09-20T13:38:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T17:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=113019"},"modified":"2023-09-22T13:38:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T17:38:47","slug":"fixed-vs-growth-mindset-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/fixed-vs-growth-mindset-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Explanation (With Infographic)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What’s the difference between a fixed and a growth mindset<\/a>? Why are growth mindsets beneficial? How can you develop one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fixed mindset<\/a> is when you believe you’re abilities are unchangeable, while a growth mindset is the belief that you can improve your abilities with hard work. A fixed mindset will hold you back in life while a growth mindset opens you up to infinite possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s an in-depth look at the difference between a fixed vs. growth mindset, an infographic, and actionable tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Difference Between a Fixed vs. Growth Mindset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is a fixed vs. growth mindset infographic to help you visualize the differences as we discuss them below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fixed vs. growth mindset infographic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

When you have a fixed mindset<\/strong>, you believe your abilities are unchangeable. You were born with certain traits and a certain amount of intelligence and that\u2019s that. Many people are trained in this mindset from an early age\u2014for instance, by a teacher who believed your IQ determines everything: You\u2019re either smart or you\u2019re not, and you can learn or you can\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you view your abilities as unchangeable, you feel you must constantly prove yourself. If people get only a set amount of intelligence and a certain character, you want to prove you have a lot, although you secretly worry you were shortchanged. You don’t want to look unintelligent or fail. You feel you\u2019re being judged or rated in every situation and must measure up. Children inculcated with this mindset often fear losing their parents\u2019 or teachers\u2019 approval and love if they fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you have a growth mindset<\/strong>, you believe the abilities you\u2019re born with are a starting point you can build on with hard work, persistence, and the right learning strategies<\/a>. You have a passion for learning, welcome mistakes as opportunities to learn, and seek challenges so you can stretch. You also have a greater ability to survive difficult times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n