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“What on earth would make someone a nonlearner? Everyone is born with an intense drive to learn. Infants stretch their skills daily. Not just ordinary skills, but the most difficult tasks of a lifetime, like learning to walk and talk. They never decide it’s too hard or not worth the effort. Babies…” quote by Carol S. Dweck
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““What on earth would make someone a nonlearner? Everyone is born with an intense drive to learn. Infants stretch their skills daily. Not just ordinary skills, but the most difficult tasks of a lifetime, like learning to walk and talk. They never decide it’s too hard or not worth the effort. Babies don’t worry about making mistakes or humiliating themselves. They walk, they fall, they get””

Carol S. Dweck

About This Quote

Humans are naturally driven to learn, embracing mistakes as part of growth; resisting this leads to stagnation.

In simple terms: People are born to learn and grow from errors.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate a growth mindset and welcome challenges.

Themes

learning growth mindset

Mood

curious encouraging

Type

inspirational educational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • skill development
  • career advancement

Key Concepts

neuroplasticity intrinsic motivation

Practical Applications

  • parenting
  • coaching

Questions to Reflect On

  • What beliefs limit your willingness to try?
  • How can you reframe mistakes as learning?
A Different Perspective

Learning can be hindered by fear of failure.

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