“People can have two different mindsets, she says. Those with a “fixed mindset” believe that their talents and abilities are carved in stone. Those with a “growth mindset” believe that their talents and abilities can be developed. Fixed mindsets see every encounter as a test of their worthiness. Growth mindsets see the same encounters as opportunities to improve.”
― Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
― Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“The ultimate freedom for creative groups is the freedom to experiment with new ideas. Some skeptics insist that innovation is expensive. In the long run, innovation is cheap. Mediocrity is expensive—and autonomy can be the antidote.” TOM KELLEY General Manager, IDEO”
― Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
― Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“Human beings have an innate inner drive to be autonomous, self-determined, and connected to one another. And when that drive is liberated, people achieve more and live richer lives.”
― Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
― Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
“So much had fallen into the sea. Hats fell in to the sea. Hearts fell into the sea. So much had fallen into the sea”
― Claire of the Sea Light
― Claire of the Sea Light
“Greatness and nearsightedness are incompatible. Meaningful achievement depends on lifting one's sights and pushing toward the horizon.”
― Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
― Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
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