2. What is a MINDSET?
• Mindset is a series of self- beliefs people hold
about themselves.
• Mindsets determine people’s behaviours,
outlook and mental attitude.
• Eg-believing you are either ‘intelligent’ or
‘unintelligent’.
• People can have both a GROWTH and FIXED
mindset in difference situations
• By knowing about the two mindsets, you can
start thinking and reacting in new ways.
3. What’s a GROWTH Mindset?
• 35% Ability with 65% Effort
• A growth mindset is where people believe
they can learn & develop their intelligence
through dedication & hard work.
• People with a growth mindset see failure &
set-backs as opportunities to learn &
improve.
• YOU can learn to develop a Growth Mindset!
4. What is a FIXED Mindset?
• 65% Ability with 35% Effort
• A Fixed Mindset is where people believe traits such
as intelligence or talent are fixed traits, set a birth.
• People with a fixed mindset will describe themselves
as either ‘dumb’ or ‘smart’ and are less likely to say
yes to something that challenges them.
• When faced with failure or a challenge, they will tell
themselves & others, ‘they can’t do it’ or will make
excuses to justify why they failed.
Eg, I didn’t pass the test as I was too busy doing my homework for another
subject).