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Learn how to cultivate a growth mindset and accomplish your goals!
We all have goals. But unfortunately, we all have road blocks on the way to those goals. The power of a growth mindset can be the difference between never accomplishing your dreams and exceeding them. Cultivating a growth mindset, practicing resilience and developing grit are the keys to overcoming hurdles and surpassing your goals. This book will show you how to do that and more. Packed with tangible advice and practical tips, The Growth Mindset Edge will help you to grow beyond your limitations and create the life you desire.
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THE GROWTH MINDSET EDGE YOUR GUIDE TO DEVELOPING GRIT
Jackie Beere
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Text copyright © 2016 Jackie Beere. Illustrations copyright © 2016 Les Evans. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized duplication in whole or in part or dissemination of this edition by any means (including but not limited to photocopying, electronic devices, digital versions, and the internet) will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. First published as Grow: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life in 2016 in the United Kingdom and Williston, Vermont, by Crown House Publishing ISBN: 978-1-61243-923-5 US editors: Shayna Keyles, Renee Rutledge Front cover design: Justin Shirley Cover image: © Katflare/shutterstock.com Licensed for sale in the United States, Canada and Mexico only, not for export.
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This book is dedicated to my dad, who loved to learn new things.
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Contents Contents.......................................................................................................................................................4 Introduction................................................................................................................................................7 From Thinking to Feeling, Then Acting.........................................................................................................................................................7 The Journey into Learning......................................................................................................................................................................................7 How Do You See Learning?..................................................................................................................................................................................8 Where This Book Came From..............................................................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 1: Why We Need to Grow................................................................................................12 Connect to Your Inner Baby................................................................................................................................................................................15 Growing Your Mindset Using Metacognition........................................................................................................................................17 Reflect and Review....................................................................................................................................................................................................17 Points of View.................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 2: The Human Condition.................................................................................................19 Get Some Perspective!.........................................................................................................