Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: The two basic mindsets that shape our lives

How you see the world and yourself can be a big part of what shapes your destiny.

Mindset matters for money:

It matters for love

It matters for health

And it matters for spirituality.

So when it comes to choosing and committing to your mindset there are 2 paths and you have to decide which direction to take.

Yes, I am talking about Fixed vs Growth Mindset.

The concept of fixed mindset and growth mindset about how we see ourselves and the various situations we face. Whether we see ourselves and our situations as fluid with a possibility of improving or believe that we are bound by circumstances or genetics or other reasons and accept things as they are (in other words accepting it as our fate.)

It comes out of research by Carol Dweck at the University of Stanford, who has carried out innovative studies showing how our mindset heavily influences “what we want and whether we succeed in getting it.”

Understanding the two mindsets – fixed and growth- and moving from fixed to growth will help you achieve your goals, improve yourself and build a better life for yourself and your near ones.

The same situation can look completely different for someone with a fixed mindset than it does for someone with a growth mindset.

The good news is that knowing where you’re coming from lets you decide to build up the optimal mindset.

Fixed vs growth mindset

Dweck’s research shows two primary mindsets: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.

They are actually primary drivers of your motivation and worldview, according to Dweck.

In other words, these mindsets can be the difference between a shitty life and a great life.

Yes, it is not always black or white. All of us can and will tend to lean towards one direction or the other from time to time and based on situation to situation.

However, at a fundamental level, one of these is true:

You’re either growing and learning.

Or you’re standing still and frozen in place by limiting beliefs.

One needs to understand – People with a fixed mindset believe they are born with their abilities which are fixed and unchangeable, creating a glass ceiling for their success. On the other hand people with a growth mindset believe their abilities can be developed and strengthened over time through hard work and commitment.

Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset?

Finding out if you have a Fixed or a Growth Mindset is fairly simple. (Use this tool