Learning Challenge: Article: Why attitude is more important than intelligence

Attitude over Intelligence 

An article by, Travis Bradberry titled: Why attitude is more important than intelligence. I found this article in the growth mindset challenges, under the growth mindset links. 

This research was conducted from Standford University by psychologist Carol Dweck. Like other articles from Dweck, it is discussed that there are two mindsets. 

1. fixed mindset

2. growth mindset 

If you have a growth mindset you believe you can always improve. The key to having a growth mindset is all in how you react to handling setbacks and challenges. People with a growth mindset will welcome these with open arms. Dweck says, " success in life is all about how you deal with failure." 

People with a growth mindset would respond with something like: 

"Failure is information- we label its failure, but it's more like This didn't work, and I'm a problem solver, so I'll try something else" (Article) 

The second half of this article talks about strategies that can help fine tune to a growth mindset. 

Don't stay helpless

Be passionate

Take Action 

Go the extra mile

Expect results 

Be  flexible

Don't complain if things go wrong 

When something goes wrong simply learns from the mistake and move on. You can not change the past. You can work on a brighter future. Avoid the feeling of being helpless. You are making a change in yourself every day. What you ay lack in talent you can always make up for with passion. To find out what really drives you write down 25 things you feel passionate about. Then cross out the bottom 20. You will be left with your top 5. Let that drive you! People who have a growth mindset are empowered. "Empowered people know that there's no such thing as a truly perfect moment to move forward." (article) This is why you much take action.  Take all your worries and concerns and cover them up with positive actions. You must give it your all, go that extra mile. Allow no limits and no excuses. Keep going till you reach the top, then go even farther and discover a new top. When you expect results you keep yourself motivate to reach them. You never know when something might go wrong or an unexpected object interfere. So like they say just roll with the punches and be flexible. A fixed mindset is one that will complain. With a growth mindset, you will find an opportunity in everything. No more complaining. 

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Like the famously known quote, "It's the little things in life." Is all you need to do is focus on practising on all these little things and the big picture will fall together. Work hard every day and keep an open mind. The only thing stopping you from your dreams is the bull$#*!! stories you keep telling yourself. So tell yourself you can and you will!