Mindset

Merriam-Webster defines mindset as a "a 

particular way of thinking a person's attitude 

or set of opinions 

about something.  A mental attitude or 

inclination."

Mindsets are beliefs.  

Robert Sternberg, the present-day guru of 

intelligence, writes "that the major factor 

in whether people achieve expertise is not

 some fixed prior ability, but purposeful 

engagement."

I am reading, Mindset, The New Psychology of 

Success" by Carol S. Dweck.  Dr. Dweck states, 

"What are the consequences of thinking that 

your intelligence or personality is something 

you can develop, as opposed to something that 

is a fixed, deep-seated trait?" P. 4

"Instead, as you begin to understand the fixed 

and growth mindsets, you will see exactly how 

one thing leads to another-how a belief that 

your qualities are 

carved in stone leads to a host of thoughts and 

actions and how a belief that your qualities can 

be cultivated leads to a host of different 

thoughts and actions, taking you down an 

entirely different road." 

(Dweck, Carol, P. 10) 

Each of us has the ability and the opportunity 

to choose a mindset.  What we purposefully 

engage in.  How is your mindset today?