Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., is one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of motivation and is the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. Her research has focused on why people succeed and how to foster success. She has held professorships at Columbia University and Harvard University, has lectured all over the world, and has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her work has been featured in such publications as The New Yorker, Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, and she has appeared on Today and 20/20.
In this episode, Carol and Eric discuss her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.
But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!
In This Interview, Carol Dweck and I Discuss Fixed and Growth Mindset and …
- Her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
- How in the growth mindset we believe in our ability to grow and change
- In the fixed mindset we become afraid to not know or to fail
- Listening to and accepting what our minds think
- Learning to talk back to our default mindset
- Recognizing that we have a choice of our mindset
- How we can have a fixed and growth mindset in different areas of our lives
- A growth mindset doesn’t say that there aren’t differences in skills and ability
- How people with the fixed mindset are not inspired by role models
- The mindset approach can be used in regards to personality
- That teenagers that are taught the growth mindset are less likely to become depressed
- Learning to use the growth mindset
- In a growth mindset we can see criticism as feedback, as a way to change
- Relationships grow better in a growth mindset
Carol Dweck Links:
Talkspace is the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.
If you enjoyed this conversation with Carol Dweck, you might also enjoy these other episodes:
Fathia Farag says
Dear Dr. Dweck,
I recently listened to your interview on The One You Feed podcast, and I wanted to express my appreciation for the insights you shared about fixed and growth mindsets. Your work has had a profound impact on how I approach both my personal development and my teaching practice.
One of the most resonant points for me was your discussion on how we can learn to “talk back” to our default mindset. As someone who teaches young students, I see firsthand how easily they can slip into a fixed mindset, especially when they encounter challenges. Your advice on recognizing that we have a choice in our mindset is empowering, not just for my students, but for me as an educator.
I also found it particularly eye-opening when you mentioned that people with a fixed mindset often aren’t inspired by role models. This insight has given me a new perspective on how to present examples of success in my classroom—focusing not just on the achievements of these role models, but on the struggles and growth they experienced along the way.
The idea that teenagers who are taught a growth mindset are less likely to become depressed is incredibly powerful. It underscores the importance of fostering this mindset early on, something I’m committed to integrating more deeply into my teaching. By helping students see criticism as feedback and opportunities for growth, I hope to equip them with the resilience they need to navigate both academic and personal challenges.
Thank you for your continued contributions to the field of psychology and education. Your work has not only shaped how I teach but has also inspired me to continue growing and learning in my own life.
Warm regards,