The document discusses the role of mindset in user-centered design. It introduces the concepts of a generative mindset and a receiving mindset. A generative mindset is proactive, courageous, and sees opportunities, while a receiving mindset is reactive, fearful, and sees constraints. The mindset someone brings influences how they apply their knowledge, skills, and tools in design. Shifting to a more generative mindset can shift design outcomes from focusing only on problems to also considering possibilities. As human-centered designers, we have a role in encouraging generative mindsets in ourselves and others.