Shift your focus from dwelling on obstacles to actively seeking solutions. By embracing a mindset that prioritizes problem-solving over making excuses, you regain control over your happiness, ...

New research shows that a growth mindset is essential to greater cognitive improvement as people age. A recent study published in The International Journal of Aging and Human Development shows that a ...

Imagine unlocking the secret to achieving personal and professional success simply by shifting your thoughts. This simple yet captivating concept has garnered widespread attention as individuals, ...

First, some background. If you aren’t familiar, research on achievement and success by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck shows that most people embrace — whether consciously or not — one of two mental ...

When you’re first starting, you may or may not have a job. You don’t have any money. You’re at a complete uncertainty about your career. What I learned early on is that if I put in the effort, I can ...

Picture this: A seasoned leader is at the helm of a rapidly growing tech startup. She's faced with a formidable challenge — her once small team is now a bustling crowd of new hires, each with unique ...

At the start of a new school year, there’s one thing you can equip your child with that is proven to increase their motivation, resilience and academic performance – a growth mindset. What is a growth ...

Neuroscientists have long known that perception is not a neutral recording of the outside world but a construction, stitched together from sensory data and prior experience. What is becoming harder to ...

If you want to learn to paint, you might take a class and spend time practicing and honing your skills. Even though your first painting might not be all you hoped for, you feel that if you keep ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marybeth Gasman writes about racism, philanthropy, HBCUs & faculty. He builds on previous research related to “growth mindset” — ...