Mindsets Shape Reactions to Failure

Dweck emphasizes that one's mindset greatly influences their response to failure. Those with a fixed mindset often see setbacks as reflections of their limited abilities, feeling defeated and demotivated. In contrast, individuals with a growth mindset perceive failures as learning experiences. Dweck notes, 'Not only weren’t they discouraged by failure, they didn’t even think they were failing. They thought they were learning,' highlighting how this perspective promotes continuous improvement and resilience.