The New Psychology of Success is a book that explores the concept of mindset and how it affects our ability to achieve success in various areas of life. Dweck argues that our beliefs about our abilities, intelligence, and talents shape how we approach challenges, setbacks, and opportunities.
According to Dweck, there are two types of mindsets: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. People with fixed mindsets believe that their abilities, intelligence, and talents are fixed and unchangeable. They tend to avoid challenges, give up easily when faced with obstacles, and are more concerned with looking bright than learning and growing. In contrast, people with a growth mindset believe their abilities, intelligence, and talents can be developed through hard work, dedication, and practice. They embrace challenges, persist through obstacles, and are more concerned with learning and growing than looking smart.
Dweck argues that people with a growth mindset are more likely to succeed in various areas of life, including academics, sports, and business because they are more willing to take on challenges, learn from failure, and persist through obstacles. In contrast, people with a fixed mindset tend to plateau early and not achieve their full potential because they shy away from challenges and view failure as a reflection of their inherent abilities.