How I Got the Growth Mindset
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Embracing new sports at an older age, the author learned two profound lessons that shape their mindset today. Starting hockey at 44 and surfing at 60, despite not being remarkable at either, taught the author the value of trying unfamiliar sports. Influenced by the writings of Brenda Ueland and Carol Dweck, the author gained courage to pen their first book and shifted their assumptions on personal growth. Dweck's insights on mindset convinced the author that abilities can be cultivated through effort and guidance, leading to a realization that a growth mentality is mandatory for achieving remarkable goals. Learning hockey and surfing later in life proved challenging yet fulfilling, and the moderate enjoyment showed the author firsthand the upside of a growth mindset. The experiences revealed that wisdom can arise at any age, allowing endless opportunity for personal evolution by summoning the courage to pivot the mindset toward transcending self-imposed limits.
Embracing new sports at an older age, the author learned two profound lessons that shape their minds