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Read to Lead Podcast

495: Turning the Power of Mindset Into Action with Eduardo Briceño

Oct 3, 2023
Eduardo Briceño, author of a book on mindset, discusses the importance of learning while doing and embracing mistakes for growth. He explores the reasons people hesitate to learn and emphasizes the need for a growth mindset. Briceño shares his experiences as a leader, the challenges of differentiating between learning and performing, and the power of mindset in taking action. He recommends his book as a guide and invites listeners to join a book club discussion.
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Quick takeaways

  • Shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset enables continuous learning and improvement by taking on challenges beyond our current capabilities, soliciting feedback, and embracing mistakes as opportunities for growth.
  • Analyzing and reflecting on mistakes, as well as seeking feedback from others, enhances our growth and learning journey by providing valuable opportunities for learning, neural plasticity, and making improvements.

Deep dives

The Power of Mindset and Learning While Doing

A common misconception is that hard work alone leads to success, but in reality, working harder doesn't always yield better results. Eduardo Braceno, the author of The Performance Paradox, explains the importance of shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, where we understand that our abilities can change and improve. He emphasizes the distinction between the performance zone and the learning zone, highlighting that we don't learn by doing, but rather, we learn while doing. By taking on challenges beyond our current capabilities, soliciting feedback from others, and embracing mistakes as opportunities for growth, we can cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improve both our skills and performance.

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