Review - Mindset by Carol S. Dweck

This book offers guidance on how to extend your perspective while evaluating yourself and those around you, which I found to be quite engaging and beneficial. The book describes two types of mindset - fixed and growth and; how it affects our future or decisions. There can be many things that you believe people are doing incorrectly, but when you examine yourself, you see that you are just as guilty. It assists you in determining what we might do correctly to adopt a growth mindset rather than a fixed mindset. It has chapters based on the viewpoints of entrepreneurs, students, athletes, parents, teachers, and couples. So this book is for everyone. Also, it focuses on praising the work than talent. Moreover, it emphasises the value of labour rather than skill.

The book awakens you to the fact that self-development can only happen when you consciously work to become a better version of yourself and break harmful habits. You need to become conscious of your actions, and this book precisely points that out with the help of examples. Yes, everything can't be categorised as plain black and white, there are grey areas everywhere, but you need to figure out where they are falling on the scale, more towards black or white. If you can achieve that, you are moving in the correct direction.

It gives you insight into how to apply the concepts and rise above self-limiting beliefs. Even though it might be disappointing when things don't go according to plan, improvising to fit the circumstances is essential to move forward. If you want to change your perspective on things, read this book. No doubt, it will be beneficial.

Rating - 4/5

Genre - Self help, Personal Development

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