4min chapter

Nudge cover image

Is growth mindset training a waste of time?

Nudge

CHAPTER

Growth Mindset

Growth mindset refers to an individual's belief about their talent. Grit is similar, but slightly different. According to Bruce, it's everywhere. It's like a Japanese knotweed. You can't escape it. The first growth mindset research teaches a group of kids who set a series of challenges. It teaches them after they fail in the second part of the challenge. This teaches them a lesson which is I believe I'm someone who I can improve. My effort will make me get better from the opposite of that. But effectively, the results are transformational. No one could replicate Carol Dweck's work. She changed three or four words and it has a transformational effect.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode