Reading Reflection No. 2

In my opinion, the general theme of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success was how and what contributes to the development of a person. The main theme is based around two types of mindsets, fixed and growth. The fixed mindset could be described as some who is complacent to summarize it most effectively. It is usually someone who gives up easy during hardships or challenges and sometimes insecure about themselves. Someone with a growth mindset is basically the complete opposite. Someone with that mindset is always striving to achieve more goals and set him or herself up for greater success. They are usually more of a genuine person and can adjust their perspectives in certain situations. This book and class connected in several ways. One of the first ways I realized was that someone with a growth mindset embodies all the characteristics and habits of most entrepreneurs we know about. They are innovators always striving for more. Some of the same philosophy from the book relates to this class when it comes to advancement in life and how connecting with people is crucial. It relates a lot to human development which I think is a hidden tactic in these assignments. I think developing your own products and contacting other professional only can benefit as you transition into real world professions. I would develop an exercise based around giving the student an opportunity to choose which mindset they think they possess. I would then ask a series of questions pertaining to why they think that and questions of that nature. I was unaware that confidence is such a huge asset to have, Confidence is the trait that can set someone back from making an important life decision or short term decision. When someone hold themselves with confidence, it it usually very apparent.