One of the first Aaron Swartz essays I read (first of many) was on this very topic. He gives great details about how she experimented with children and games, and how their mindsets manifested themselves, and how she came to her conclusions about fixed vs growth.
To me, the possibility that anyone can move from fixed to growth is astounding [1] ... that fact itself positively brims with the possibilities it opens up, if only a person can realize they're not stuck and they can expand their horizons.
Khan's description of "interventions" is interesting.
[1] I also suspect the converse is equally possible, given the right circumstances ... which is worth keeping in mind, I 'spose.
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To me, the possibility that anyone can move from fixed to growth is astounding [1] ... that fact itself positively brims with the possibilities it opens up, if only a person can realize they're not stuck and they can expand their horizons.
Khan's description of "interventions" is interesting.
[1] I also suspect the converse is equally possible, given the right circumstances ... which is worth keeping in mind, I 'spose.