With the new school year fast approaching, I think it is useful to recognize that people generally have one of two different mindsets when it comes to learning.  Some people think you “just have what you were born with” as far as smarts or intelligence goes, while others live their lives with the belief that you can always learn more and become more with effort.  Which are you?  Sort of like a brain “operating system,” believing and behaving with either a growth mindset or a fixed mindset will go a long way towards determining your success and happiness in this lifetime.  The good news is, if you haven’t been getting the results you crave, you can always change your mindset and go from there.

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