The document contrasts a fixed mindset with a growth mindset. A fixed mindset believes abilities are innate and unchanging, while a growth mindset believes abilities can be developed through effort. Those with a growth mindset embrace challenges, learn from mistakes and deficiencies, and are inspired by others' success rather than feeling threatened. The key message is that anyone can choose to adopt a growth mindset and continue developing their skills and intelligence through effort over time.

1. Mindset::
Fixed or Growth
What is the difference?

2. Fixed Mindset:
You either have it
or you don’t.
Growth Mindset:
You can get it.

3. Intelligence
Fixed Mindset:
You will always
have only
what you start with.
Growth Mindset:
You can grow your intelligence.

4. Goal
Fixed Mindset:
Look smart
at all costs.
Growth Mindset:
Learn at all costs.

5. Effort
Fixed Mindset:
Believes everything
should come naturally.
Growth Mindset:
Knows effort is key to
activating abilities.

6. Setbacks
Fixed Mindset:
Embarrassed; hides
mistakes and
deficiencies.
Growth Mindset:
Challenged; fixes
mistakes; confronts
deficiencies.

7. Challenges
Fixed Mindset:
Avoids a
challenge.
Growth Mindset:
Embraces
a challenge.

8. Achievements of Others
Fixed Mindset:
Threatened by the
success of others.
Growth Mindset:
Inspired by the
success of others.

9. Everyone has a combination of Growth and Fixed mindsets in different areas.
Choice:
In anything, anyone can choose to embrace a
Growth Mindset.
Anyone can learn more about any subject.
Anyone can improve any skill.

10. You can develop a
Growth Mindset