| Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Contributor(s): Dweck, Carol S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0345472322 ISBN-13: 9780345472328 Publisher: Ballantine Books OUR PRICE: $15.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2007 Annotation: World-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, in decades of research on achievement and success, has discovered a truly groundbreaking idea-the power of our mindset. Dweck explains why it's not just our abilities and talent that bring us success-but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset. She makes clear why praising intelligence and ability doesn't foster self-esteem and lead to accomplishment, but may actually jeopardize success. With the right mindset, we can motivate our kids and help them to raise their grades, as well as reach our own goals-personal and professional. Dweck reveals what all great parents, teachers, CEOs, and athletes already know: how a simple idea about the brain can create a love of learning and a resilience that is the basis of great accomplishment in every area. "If you manage any people or if you are a parent (which is a form of managing people), drop everything and read Mindset." -Guy Kawasaki, author of "The Art of the Start "and the blog "How to Change the World" "Highly recommended . . . an essential read for parents, teachers [and] coaches . . . as well as for those who would like to increase their own feelings of success and fulfillment." "-Library Journal ("starred review) "A serious, practical book. Dweck's overall assertion that rigid thinking benefits no one, least of all yourself, and that a change of mind is always possible, is welcome." "-Publishers Weekly" "A good book is one whose advice you believe. A great book is one whose advice you follow. This is a book that can change your life." -Robert J. Sternberg, author of "Teaching for Successful Intelligence" "A wonderfully elegantidea . . . It is a great book." -Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., author of "Delivered from Distraction" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Self-help | Personal Growth - Success - Business & Economics | Personal Success |
| Dewey: 153.8 |
| LCCN: 2008270896 |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 5.2" W x 7.95" (0.50 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The updated edition of the bestselling book that has changed millions of lives with its insights into the growth mindset "Through clever research studies and engaging writing, Dweck illuminates how our beliefs about our capabilities exert tremendous influence on how we learn and which paths we take in life."--Bill Gates, GatesNotes After decades of research, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., discovered a simple but groundbreaking idea: the power of mindset. In this brilliant book, she shows how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities. People with a fixed mindset--those who believe that abilities are fixed--are less likely to flourish than those with a growth mindset--those who believe that abilities can be developed. Mindset reveals how great parents, teachers, managers, and athletes can put this idea to use to foster outstanding accomplishment. In this edition, Dweck offers new insights into her now famous and broadly embraced concept. She introduces a phenomenon she calls false growth mindset and guides people toward adopting a deeper, truer growth mindset. She also expands the mindset concept beyond the individual, applying it to the cultures of groups and organizations. With the right mindset, you can motivate those you lead, teach, and love--to transform their lives and your own. |