Your Only Limit is You

Why is it that some people seem to shine in any sphere in which they chooseto exert themselves and others cannot manage even a glimmer despite obvioustalent? Research shows that it’s the way that they think about their ability thatreally counts.Most of those who have achieved greatness to use Shakespeare’s phrase haveworked extremely hard to get there. Many were told that they would neveramount to anything. But they believed that they could achieve and worked hardto do so.Fixed or Growth Mindset? There are two ways to view intelligence or ability:Ability it is fixed or ingrained – in other words we are born with a certain level ofability and we cannot change that. This is called a fixed mindset. We can developour ability through hard work and effort. This is called a growth mindset. Peoplewith these two mindsets actually think differently and also react to informationdifferently.These two different beliefs lead to different behaviour and also to differentresults. Having a growth mindset (the belief that you are in control of your ownability and can learn and improve) is the key to success. Yes hard work effortand persistence are all important but not as important as having that underlyingbelief that you are in control of your own destiny.Did you know your brain can change? The good news is that you can changeyour mindset. Neuroscience shows that our brains continue to develop andchange even as adults.This book shows you how to claim that staggering power as well as transformyour life – and the world around you – in the process.