Wednesday, March 25, 2015
How hard is it to change our mindset?
In our first discussion it seemed like we all had at least an element of fixed mindset. In chapter 2 Dweck contends you can change your mindset, but how likely is that given our respective ages? Doesn't psychology tell us that our personality is largely fixed by sometime in early adulthood?
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It's possible to tweak or alter personal beliefs. A complete, wholesale gestalt change is difficult, albeit impossible to do. Self contradiction is a risky proposition, especially when it relates to an individual's world view. Denny, what do you think?
ReplyDeleteChanging from a fixed to a growth mindset requires daily focus work. It's not something you can change overnight but I believe Dweck would contend that each of us, even Mr. Troutman, can change to a growth mindset. It's all about attitude and the willingness to change your personal habits.
ReplyDeleteI believe the book used an example of a 49 year old woman that took Dr. Dweck's class and changed her mindset at that point. One would have to be open minded instead of closed minded like so many of my peers are
ReplyDeleteI believe the book used an example of a 49 year old woman that took Dr. Dweck's class and changed her mindset at that point. One would have to be open minded instead of closed minded like so many of my peers are
ReplyDeletePsychology would say we have 4 personality theories. The psychoanalytical theory states your personality is set by age 5-6 and is very difficult to change. The fact is very few people subscribe to this anymore. It was very Freudian and a little outdated. Actually the Social Cognitive Theory says that people's personality can and does change over time. This is probably the most followed theory.
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ReplyDeleteAre there specific psychological triggers that promote personality change?
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