Nehal

“It’s the parents who respond to their children’s setbacks with interest and treat them as opportunities for learning who are transmitting a growth mindset to their children. These parents think setbacks are good things that should be embraced, and that setbacks should be used as a platform for learning. They address the setback head-on and talk to their children about the next steps for learning.”
― Carol S. Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

“Before we judge, let's remember that effort isn't quite everything and that all effort is not created equal.”
― Carol S. Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

“We as educators must take seriously our responsibility to create growth-mindset-friendly environments - where kids feel safe from judgement, where they understand that we believe in their potential to grow, and where they know that we are totally dedicated to collaborating with them on their learning. We are in the business of helping kids thrive, not finding reasons why they can’t.”
― Carol S. Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

“Yet it's been clear to me for a long time that different students handle depression in dramatically different ways. Some let everything slide. Others, though feeling wretched, hang on. They drag themselves to class, keep up with their work, and take care of themselves -- so that when they feel better, their lives are intact.”
― Carol S. Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success