growth mindset

This note last modified September 1, 2024

A growth mindset is possibly the most important character trait to have.

How do you respond to challenge? If someone says you are wrong, do you learn, do you cut them off, do you get angry? Even when you're sure you are right, do you still take the time to learn?

this shouldn't happen again
- Focusing on preventing bad things from happening without falling to more basic urges reminds me of having a growth mindset# and pragmaticism.
shittiness is the easy way out
- Introspection and growth# is hard. It’s so much easier to lash out than it is to think through your issues. It’s so much easier to hang out with shitty people than build meaningful relationships with people who care.
self reflection
- growth mindset#
power
- How horrible would it be to have power and lord it over others? But on the other hand, how horrible would it be to have power and not use it for the betterment of the world? Of course, those who use their power should constantly challenge themselves# on how they are using it.
critique and paralysis
- You should be critical of yourself#, but only to the point where it doesn’t paralyze you from action. While you take the time to plan, there is real damage happening in the world.
critical thinking
- Critical thinking is questioning# the assumptions you’re presented with. Critical thinking is the ability to question existing thought-constructs.
character education
- intentional and proactive in growth#