Mindset Matters 

Michael Jordan, Sonia Sotomayor, and J.K. Rowling are successful people. But fame and success are not all they have in common. They also share the belief that hard work and effort are an important part of their success. This idea is known as growth mindset. Jordan, Sotomayor, and Rowling all experienced setbacks. But they refused to give up because of their growth mindset. They set goals for themselves. They created strategies for improvement. Then, they focused on reaching their goals. Overcoming challenges takes focus and hard work. But people with a growth mindset believe that anyone can improve with effort and perseverance. People who challenge themselves often fail at first. However, every time you fail, you learn a lesson. You use the lesson when you try again. So it's important to keep trying. Scientists have proven that learning has a positive effect on the brain. Every new lesson builds a connection. New connections make you smarter!