The power of believing that you can improve from Carol Dweck

Stanford Professor Carol Dweck has discovered a truly groundbreaking idea – that it is not just our abilities and talent that bring us success, but whether we approach our goals with a fixed or growth mindset. In the below TED Talk, Carol explains this theory, looking at the ‘power of yet’ and outlining why praising progress is the best motivator for learning and for success. This is a powerful message for personal development, and for all parents or educators.

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