Growth Mindset W12: Learning from other Students



The two quotes I chose from other students are:

1. Whatever you're meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible. - Doris Lessing

I thought this was a great quote because I put the same impossible and pointless restrictions on myself. Rather than getting something done, I wait until the time is "right" and all the conditions are met, but of course that never happens and it ends up stopping you from making progress you would have made if you had just started right away.

2. Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being excited about what could go right.

I appreciated this quote because I think pessimism really gets in the way of making progress and growing as a person. The fear you feel over making mistakes convinces you that you should never try anything, when really there could be even more reasons you should take that risk. Looking on the bright side of things, having hope for the future, and even being excited about what's in store, can all give you the motivation to keep pushing forward.

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  1. UnknownMay 6, 2018 at 10:33 AM

    Veronica, I appreciate your thoughts on pessimism. The quote “Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being excited about what could go right” is such a powerful truth. Fear not only hinders us from moving ahead, but it steals the opportunity to appreciate and celebrate ourselves. Every effort we make creates a path to something greater. Thank you for the reminder.

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