After reading chapters 1,2, and 3 in the book Mindset I found the arguments very interesting. One argument that kept coming up was the fact that most people believe differently about failure. We each have a different point of view when it comes to succeeding and failing. An example of failing for most people would be studying hard for a test and receiving a grade that was not exactly what you were hoping for. Which was just like one of the examples listed in the book. Another argument was the meaning of being "smart". It is unfortunate how many people are judged due to something that is not considered smart. In the book it talked about how different age groups were challenged to puzzles and each child did not believe in failure. They believed that they were all learning. Where as older people would think of it as failing. Since most people do not thrive at taking challenges we tend to lose interest in what we may be learning. This relates back to "failure" or being "smart." In order to consider ones self as being smart we need to challenge our selves to things that we are not used to. In other words things that are not considered easy to us. In order to do this you need motivation.
How do you get through something without motivation? We all have different views of motivation. Some people believe in negative motivation. This is when you look back at failing to get you to do better. Where other people believe in positive motivation. You simply look at the success in the end that gets you to accomplish your goals. As I keep reading the book Mindset I will experience the different arguments and experiences people face. This will help me by giving me ways to get through certain situations. It always depends on how you handle the situation to determine whether or not you are successful in the end. Do you have the right mindset?
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