6. 4 Ways to Instill a Growth Mindset in our Kids

Kids have a tendency to think of themselves in fixed terms. "I am smart / not smart." "I am athletic / un-athletic." "I am good at math / bad at math." etc. Yet, studies have shown that people with a growth mindset are more likely to rise to the challenges that life presents and overall live more rewarding and accomplished lives.

So how do we help our kids adopt more of a growth mindset and coach them past the negativity and doubt that often comes so naturally? In this episode, Brett and Perry share four practical ways that you can help to instill a growth mindset in your kids. The stories and examples they share from their own experience will help you better identify when your kids are exhibiting a fixed mindset -- and how to shift their thinking to one of opportunity and breakthrough.

If you're interested in reading further on this topic, we recommend Carol Dweck's Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.

Some of Dweck's research findings are also summarized here.

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Music in this episode is from "Good Ol' Man" (©2022) by Drew Green and reproduced with permission from Drew Green.