Mindset

The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it, even (or especially) when it’s not going well, is the hallmark of the growth mindset. However, this point is crucial: The growth mindset does allow people to love what they’re doing—and to continue to love it in the face of difficulties. Try to see them from a growth mindset: Problems can be a vehicle for developing greater understanding and intimacy. Finally, going all the way, he becomes the mindset watchdog.