1 min readOct 22, 2021
Daily Brain Freeze: Mindset as a Superpower
Today’s lesson explores the science of mindset. The term mindset is often used as a synonym for “mental toughness” or in connection to the concept of “growth mindset.” Both descriptors miss out on one of the coolest components of mindset as a superpower-it is a trainable quality characterized by the perception of challenge as rewarding and by the levels of dopamine that we receive when confronted with a difficult problem to solve.
Carol Dweck’s work on the subject is fascinating and her book, Mindset, is definitely worth a read!
Check out this synopsis of Carol’s work on mindset and tap into your ability to change your brain and your relationship to challenge on purpose!
