Evaluating Statements
Categorize the following quotes as either fixed mindset or growth
mindset.
I can’t do this.
I’m a failure as a leader.
How can I learn more?
What can I learn from this mistake?
I am getting smarter all the time.
I’m the smartest in my team.
I learn the most when something is difficult.
This must be too hard for me.
I performed poorly on this task.
I should try to improve on this task.
If it doesn’t work the first time, I should try a
different strategy.
If it doesn’t work the first time, I can’t do it.
Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset
I can’t do this. How can I learn more?
I’m a failure as a leader. What can I learn from this
mistake?
This must be too hard for me. I am getting smarter all the time.
I performed poorly on this task. I learn the most when something
is difficult.
If it doesn’t work the first time, I I should try to improve on this
can’t do it. task.
I’m the smartest in my team. If it doesn’t work the first time, I
should try a different strategy
Reframing Mindset
Reframe the following fixed mindset statements into growth
mindset statements.
Instead of saying… Try saying…
I don’t know what to do. I will try my best to learn
I am good enough. I will be better
Excellent job! I will do an outstanding job
I don’t have what it takes. I will conquer everything
This is easy because I have the This will not be easy but I will
talent. work hard for this
Great job! You are a I am still continuing to grow and
remarkable developing as a writer
writer!
This is too hard. This is too hard but I can do it
I am stupid at this and I don’t I don’t know much about this
but I will try my best to learn
21-Day Plan Towards Growth Mindset
Every day for 21 days straight, perform a small act of innovative
leadership. Each act must be something new and creative every
day. You can begin this journey by writing a sample plan which
reflects your daily goal just like the one below.
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Start your day Follow a Make a list of Take morning De-clutter my Take a social Eat healthily
with a prayer morning ritual short-term exercise room media break
goals
Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
Be a better Meditate Sleep for 8 Learn Make your Express Try something
person hours something new own happiness creativity new
Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21
Show empathy Help others Stop worrying A positive Self- Calming my Positive
to others about what mindset compassion mind a few affirmation
people think and self- times a day and healthy
forgiveness thoughts
want anyone to know.
I really enjoyed I loved the presentation, and
the enjoyed it very much
presentation.
I’m not good at Math. I’m not good at Math but I will
learn about this.
