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“growth mindset: a zest for teaching and learning, an openness to giving and receiving feedback, and an ability to confront and surmount obstacles.” quote by Carol S. Dweck
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““growth mindset: a zest for teaching and learning, an openness to giving and receiving feedback, and an ability to confront and surmount obstacles.””

Carol S. Dweck

About This Quote

Source Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol S. Dweck, 2006

A growth mindset embraces teaching, learning, feedback, and overcoming challenges.

In simple terms: Embrace learning, feedback, and obstacles.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate openness and resilience.

Themes

learning feedback resilience growth teaching

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

inspirational educational

When to use this quote

  • classroom teaching
  • personal development
  • team projects
  • leadership training

Key Concepts

Psychology mindset self‑improvement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you seek feedback?
  • What obstacles have you overcome?
A Different Perspective

May ignore structural barriers that limit growth.

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