Carol Dweck, Ph.D. in Mindset, compares a fixed and a growth mindset. A fixed mindset believes that your intelligence and skills cannot be changed. Hence when those with this bent make a mistake, it causes them to lose confidence in themselves, cuts their interest in their subject, and adversely affects their performance.

Conversely, someone with a growth mindset sees a mistake as a learning opportunity and it does not reduce their drive. They believe that they can improve their competency with effort and practice. In a growth mindset you adopt the mind to be better – more competent or skilled.

Consider Walt Disney who was born in 1901. Even though he suffered setbacks like bankruptcy and a mental breakdown, he worked tirelessly on his craft in creating animations. Eventually he perfected a new way to combine live-action and animation. Mickey mouse was created in 1928. In 1955 Disneyland was launched. Today Walt Disney parks and studios are known all over the world.

Fortunately, if you find you are in a fixed mindset, you can adopt a growth one. If you are already exhibiting the preference toward growth, there is no telling where your transformations will take you.

The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.

(NIV, Proverbs 12:27)