Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: Unpack your attitude with 20 simple questions

Understanding the differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset create a way on  how individuals react to challenges, failures, setbacks, and personal development. The only thing which is the growth mindset will shape our beliefs about our capabilities and potential for growth. Let's explore the distinctions between these mindsets through concrete examples and their implications in everyday life.

Growth Mindset	Fixed Mindset
Here people stretch their abilities and see failures as a great opportunity to learn and improve.	People who have a fixed mindset are more likely to avoid challenges and thinking out of the box.
Someone with growth thinking will tackle a complex project enthusiastically and learn something new.	They accept that capacities are natural and unchangeable, driving them to favour assignments where they feel certain about their current abilities
A constant thriving and fighting spirits embarks the journey of achievement and ultimate success of those who are willing to grow nonstop.	They may become discouraged and easily give up when they encounter difficulties or failures, interpreting them as evidence of their failure.
People who have a growth mindset place a high value on effort and perseverance when they set goals.	On the other hand, people with a fixed mindset might believe that success should come easily to them if they have natural talent.
They accept that with difficult work and practice, they can get better over the long haul at what they do	They might avoid activities in which they fail immediately because they believe that work requires them to have natural ability.
Here individuals always have positivity running through their blood, always consider input to distinguish regions for development and continuously explore for ways to refine their capacity.	This might lead to defensive reaction on seeing feedbacks and it will finally reflect poorly on their competence.
Instead of relying on predetermined characteristics, they believe that effort and effective strategies can help them grow and improve.	For instance, a person who acknowledges that they are "not a typical essayist" may avoid all writing assignments out of concern that they will fail to demonstrate their intrinsic capacity to advance.
With a growth mindset, teamwork and collaboration are seen as opportunities to utilize one's strengths and learn from others.	Fixed-minded individuals may struggle to collaborate because they want to maintain control or are afraid to show vulnerability.

Adopting a growth mindset can have a transformative effect on people's professional journeys. People can realize their full potential and achieve remarkable success by cultivating a willingness to learn, adapt, and persevere in the face of obstacles.

                         On the other hand, people who have a fixed mindset, run the risk of staying the same and missing out on opportunities for growth and advancement. The decision between these mentalities isn't just about expertise advancement yet additionally about moulding one's demeanour towards difficulties and open doors, eventually impacting the direction of one's profession.

Here are twenty options-based questions that can help determine whether or not you have a growth mindset:

· When you face a challenge, do you:

• a) Feel discouraged and unsure where to start?
• b) See it as an opportunity to learn something new?

·  How do you feel about feedback on your work?

• a) Take it personally and get defensive?
• b) Welcome it as a chance to improve your skills?

·  When you encounter a setback, do you:

• a) Give up easily and think it's because of your abilities?
• b) Analyze what went wrong and how to do better next time?

·  How do you approach trying something new?

• a) Avoid it because you might not be good at it?
• b) Embrace it as a chance to develop new skills?

·  When you see someone succeed, do you:

• a) Feel jealous or insecure about your own abilities?
• b) Feel inspired and motivated to improve yourself?

·  Do you believe your talents and intelligence are:

• a) Mostly fixed traits that can't change much?
• b) Things that can be developed through dedication and effort?

·  When faced with a difficult problem, do you:

• a) Feel overwhelmed and avoid tackling it?
• b) Break it down into smaller parts and work through it step-by-step?

·  How do you feel about learning new skills?

• a) Stick to what you already know because it's comfortable?
• b) Seek out opportunities to expand your knowledge and abilities?

·  When you achieve a goal, do you:

• a) View it as proof of your existing abilities?
• b) See it as a step forward in your ongoing development?

·  How do you handle uncertainty or ambiguity in a task?

• a) Prefer clear instructions and feel anxious without them?
• b) View it as a chance to explore new possibilities and learn?

·  When you encounter failure, do you:

• a) See it as evidence of your limitations?
• b) See it as a learning experience to improve for next time?

·  What motivates you to work hard?

• a) External rewards like praise or recognition?
• b) Intrinsic satisfaction of learning and growing?

·  How do you approach challenges that seem daunting?

• a) Avoid them or procrastinate?
• b) Break them down into smaller tasks and take them on one by one?

·  How do you feel about receiving constructive criticism?

• a) Feel defensive and resistant to it?
• b) Appreciate it as an opportunity to refine your skills?

·  When you see someone achieve something great, do you:

• a) Feel envious or threatened by their success?
• b) Feel inspired and motivated to push yourself further?

·  How do you handle changes in your work or personal life?

• a) Feel uncomfortable and resist them?
• b) Adapt to them and see them as opportunities for growth?

·  Do you believe you can always improve your skills and knowledge?

• a) Think you've already reached your potential?
• b) Believe there's always room for growth and learning?

·  What do you think about your intelligence and abilities?

• a) Fixed and not likely to change much?
• b) Can be developed with effort and practice?

·  How do you approach learning from mistakes?

• a) Try to forget about them to avoid feeling bad?
• b) Reflect on them to understand what went wrong and how to improve?

·  How do you view challenges in your career or personal life?

• a) See them as obstacles that are difficult to overcome?
• b) See them as opportunities to learn and become stronger?