Growth Mindset Vs. Fixed Mindset

Growth Mindset Vs. Fixed Mindset

Based off of the information provided by the Growth Mindset Vs. Fixed Mindset video created by Sprouts, I was able to better understand myself and how both of these mindsets have controlled past experiences of mine. Though I aspire to possess more of a growth mindset and its ability to adapt to challenges, I feel that I am more aligned with that of a fixed mindset. For instance, in high school, I knew I struggled with algebra. It was one of those subjects I wasn’t able to naturally grasp and that upset me. I would attend algebra each day dreading the possibility of a surprise exam and the feeling of inadequacy as my peers persevered with much less difficulty. I was the type of student who didn’t like asking for help and felt that this was something I should have been able to figure out and accomplish on my own. As the year progressed, my grade slipped lower to the point of concern where my teacher confronted me after