Blog Post #1 - Spring 2022

In some sense I feel that I exhibit a more malleable/growth mindset, much like described by Dr. Dweck. Although, when reflecting on my recent behavior, it may be acceptable to consider possible areas for improvement. Specifically, in my school work, as this is something that I deem very important. 

Lately, I feel as though I may not have been displaying the growth mindset described by Dr. Dweck. The way I have been approaching problems more recently makes me feel as if I have been rushing to find the solution, instead of attempting to really accept the "not yet" philosophy emphasized in Dweck's Ted talk. Consequently, this has made me more prone to error and ultimately very critical of myself. Taking Dweck's advice, I feel that the learning experience that can be achieved from common mistakes will help shape me further into what I wish to be in the future, so long as I am able to accept that they may happen from time to time. 

I have found that my educational journey has influenced me in many ways,  some more drastically than others. With regard to my mindset, I feel that there have absolutely been significant changes throughout the time from which I began my education until this point. When I started my educational journey I was very afraid of failure. So much so, that I would find myself giving up too easy or not trying hard enough when I found something to be difficult. Now, in contrast to before, I try very hard to accomplish difficult tasks that I would have never considered possible during the time when I started my educational journey. I accredit this shift in perspective to my education and environmental circumstances, considering there has clearly been an exponential change from who I was previously 'till now. 

It is clear to me that my mindset has impacted my success thus far, as I have made it to this point successfully. Although, it should be noted that getting to this point was not easy considering there were definitely some "hiccups" getting to this point, but by constantly adapting and continuing to grow my mindset I have made it to this point despite anything that may have occurred in the past.  



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