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Do You Have A "Fixed Mindset" Or A "Growth Mindset?"

by Bornrich
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Recently I've been reading a book by Carol S. Dweck, PH.D. entitled, "MINDSET" The New Psychology Of Success. The reason I bring this book up is because she is opening my eyes to an understanding why so many newbies fail in online marketing. She explains that one with a fixed mindset has to have success immediately and if not he/she sees self as a failure. That's part of the reason many quit in 60 to 90 days, because not much has happened in that period of time, in most cases.

The person with a growth mindset is eager to learn new information on how to become a successful Affiliate Marketer, and willing to pay for that information. The fixed mindset, figures that he/she already knows enough to assure success, and certainly does not believe in spending any money to learn what he/she thinks they already know. Many of us with college degrees have been tricked by this kind of thinking.

I wrote two "Posts-Articles" in my Blog that deals with the mind and the important role it plays in not only success on the Internet, but success offline also. I would like to get some of you "Warrior's" opinion on this subject. Will you join in this conversation?
#fixed mindset #growth mindset
  • Profile picture of the author scottuga44
    Definitely something to think about, thanks :-)
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    • Profile picture of the author Kieran D
      Nice post here.

      I like your point you make in regards to the "universities."

      This is the sort of stuff they don't and need to start teaching in schools/universities.

      For me the:
      -"Fixed Mindset" means you're generally at "Cause.", as opposed to the
      -"Growth Mindset" where you're looking to "Create."

      Thanks for sharing

      :p
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Newman
    I agree with your observation.

    The limits we often set, (i.e $1,700 per week,5,000 fans in a month... ) are usually arbitrary, and may be difficult to achieve, based on the individual's particular skills level and the quality of work being done. They foster unnecessary frustrations.

    Proficiency and results often correlate with time. In the middle ages, for example, especially in the arts, people often spend years learning under masters before they become highly skilled.

    If we have a ''growth mindset'', we'll recognize that building any thriving business takes time, and we'll be willing to see the so called failures as part of the ultimate success that we're longing for.

    Maybe the problem is a remnant from the school system, where any form of failure is frowned upon, but I'm convinced that embracing some level of failure is vital to ultimately achieving success in any facet of of life.

    I have post university education, and I used to have this confidence level that borders on arrogance...but, I've learned that IM is a field on its own. My education helps, but I must be humble enough to learn...and learn anew.
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  • Profile picture of the author Edie47
    Sounds like an interesting and eye-opening book. Apparently I have a growth mindset - I'm still here, reading everything in sight, learning all I can about IM and putting what I learn into practice.

    It is easy to give up too soon - many do just before their breakthrough into a successful career.

    Thanks for sharing this book - sounds like a good read for those of us who would like a better understanding in the mindset of marketing.
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