A recurring theme in the book is the importance of valuing effort over innate talent. Dweck illustrates this through Mia Hamm's rigorous training routine and Michael Jordan's persistence, despite their natural abilities. Hamm's approach to seeking out tougher opponents and Jordan’s continuous practice underscores that consistent effort and perseverance are pivotal to success. Dweck encapsulates this by quoting Hamm, 'All my life I’ve been playing up, meaning I’ve challenged myself with players older, bigger, more skillful.' | Carol Dweck | Mindset

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Effort Over Innate Talent

A recurring theme in the book is the importance of valuing effort over innate talent. Dweck illustrates this through Mia Hamm's rigorous training routine and Michael Jordan's persistence, despite their natural abilities. Hamm's approach to seeking out tougher opponents and Jordan’s continuous practice underscores that consistent effort and perseverance are pivotal to success. Dweck encapsulates this by quoting Hamm, 'All my life I’ve been playing up, meaning I’ve challenged myself with players older, bigger, more skillful.'

-- Carol Dweck