How many times did Thomas Edison fail when inventing the lightbulb?
10,000
True or False: A negative mindset can prevent you from reaching your goals and cause you to feel unhappy.
True
Is this an example of fixed or growth mindset? Math is easier for boys than girls
Fixed
What is the believe that one's basic qualities like their intelligence or talents are simply fixed?
fixed mindset
True or False: Growth mindset believe that a person's most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work
True
Change this thought from a fixed one to a growth one: If I ride a horse I am definitely going to fall off and probably die
The stable probably won't give me a Kentucky Derby race horse. I will listen to the instructor. I may actually have fun if I try it!
This famous illustrator was once told "It is easy to see from these sketches, you have no talent."
Walt Disney
What do most people do when they fail?
Blame others
People with this quality can recover quickly from difficulties
resilience
What can help a person achieve their goals once they have created them?
Breaking the goal into small manageable pieces, setting reminders & deadlines, tracking your progress and rewarding yourself when you accomplish your goal.
Is this an example of fixed or growth mindset? Only a few people will be truly good at sports – you have to be “born with it.”
Fixed
This famous author was once a single mother on welfare struggling with depression. It took her seven years to write her first book and when she finished all twelves major publishing houses rejected it.
J.K. Rowling
True or False: The brain is like a muscle that gets stronger and works better the more it is exercised.
True!
True or False: A positive mindset can help you become successful and confident.
True
True or false: Negative self-talk boosts confidence and helps people achieve goals
False. That is positive self-talk.
Most people _______ failure
fear
Change this thought from a fixed one to a growth one: I'm afraid of making a mistake
Mistakes are how people learn.
Which former president said, "Whether you think you can or think you can't you are right"
Henry Ford
Last time Mike's family ordered Thai food for dinner he got food poisoning. Mike's brother has asked for Thai for his 5th grade graduation dinner. Mike if positive he will get sick, again. Is Mike having a growth or fixed mindset?
Fixed.