Carol S. Dweck
Your core beliefs about your own abilities shape your entire life, determining whether you fulfill your potential or hide from failure.
People with a fixed mindset believe their qualities are carved in stone and constantly feel the need to prove themselves.
Individuals with a growth mindset view challenges as opportunities to learn and understand that failure is a necessary stepping stone to mastery.
Praising children for their intelligence or natural talent can actually make their confidence fragile and discourage them from taking risks.