Mindsets: Growing Your Brain

This book is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and renowned psychologist Carol Dweck, Stanford University. This conversation provides behind-the-scenes, detailed insights into the development of Carol's important work on growth mindsets and fixed mindsets: how different ways of thinking influence learning ability and success.

This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Justified Applause, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:

I. Fixed Beginnings- Mrs. Wilson's legacy
II. Confronted by Young Wisdom- Encountering growth-minded 10-year-olds
III. The Genius Defense- All pain, no gain
IV. Good and Bad Praise- Embracing the process
V. Getting Personal- Popular writing, John McEnroe, and enforcing standards
VI. Brainsets- Neuroplasticity and intelligence
VII. Gender Differences- Male and female mindsets
VIII. Getting the Message Out- Inspiration and misinterpretation
IX. Practical Tips- Beneficial struggling and the power of "yet"
X. Diversity and Universality- French, Americans and common ground
XI. New Horizons- From school bullying to Middle East politics
XII. The Big Picture- Growing the human condition