The Growth Mindset

Reeve started a demanding exercise program that involved moving all parts of his paralyzed body with the help of electrical stimulation. Five years later, it happened in his hands, then his arms, then legs, and then torso. Not only did Reeve stretch his abilities, he changed the entire way science thinks about the nervous system and its potential for recovery. In doing so, he opened a whole new vista for research and a whole new avenue of hope for people with spinal cord injuries.