You Can Do More Than You Think | The Growth Mindset 

I've received several comments about me using the word "turtle" instead of "tortoise." Let me address this. First, through my research, I've noticed that the "Turtle and Rabbit" story is an accepted version of the "Tortoise and Hare." But I agree it might have been better if I stuck to the original version. Second, I also agree that the animal portrayed in the animations in this video is, most likely, a tortoise. However, a quick search in the Encyclopedia Britannica enlightened the fact that tortoises are, in fact, turtles! I quote: "All tortoises are, in fact, turtles-that is, they belong to the order Testudines or Chelonia, reptiles having bodies encased in a bony shell-but not all turtles are tortoises." End quote. A reason for me using the word "turtle" is that, in my native language, there's only 1 word for both 'species,' which is: "schildpad." Hence, I've never distinguished a turtle from a tortoise when naming these animals. Hopefully, my clarification extinguishes the flaring tempers caused by my choice of words. As I'm developing my growth mindset, I'm happy to have become more aware of the differences (and similarities) between the "turtle" and the "tortoise."

”Failure isn’t failing, it’s giving up trying.” Love that quote.

Like Confucius once said "The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life"

Sometimes the lesson isn’t about reaching your goal but the process your go/grow through attempting to reach the goal.

I can't get the exact quote from our boy Epictitus, but he basically said (modernized) "Should I stop thinking if I can't become Einstein? Should I stop walking if I can't be Usain Bolt? Do things for your sake, on your level."

I was a gifted child, school was easy for me and I didn't have to study to be on the top 5 every single year... But school is not life and now I'm an adult, I am autistic and was undiagnosed almost all my life. Real life is a challenge, to survive. I've also developed dysautonomia (my autonomous nervous system sometimes fail and automatic functions like blood pressure get affected) Living a life full of expectations but now having a disability made me develop the growth mindset Even if my talents are not enough, I will make an effort, I will be enough. It's not easy to take challenges when already all my life is a challenge every single day But even if I grow very slowly, slower than someone without disability, at least I'm growing

If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I would spend the first four sharpening the axe - Abraham Lincoln

It's been a few months that I was finally able to move away from a fixed mindset. In this time, I've taken up another university course, started learning another language and, I have to say, despite the new challenges, life is lighter. Better a fool moving forward, than an expert stuck in time. Great video Einzelgänger! And thanks for your book Stoicism for inner peace.

I'd say the most interesting thing about Dr. Dweck's book was how towards the end she made it clear that we are all equal parts growth/fixed mindset. One can adopt a growth mindset to be sure, but your fixed mindset remains a part of you all the same. Dr. Dweck recommended her student's to name their fixed mindset "persona's" as she called them. Mine is John, and he's a stuffy British guy who keeps looking down his nose at me and telling me I can't do stuff. I just LOVE proving him wrong! As with most therapeutic techniques this sounds a little odd until you try it, and it actually works rather well! Dweck's point behind creating a "persona" seemed to be illustrating very clearly to yourself precisely the type of person you're striving NOT to be. And yet she also suggested attempting to consider your fixed persona as a friend of sorts since it is still a part of you of course.

The 3 things to get anything done are - Patience. Discipline. Consistency. It's about finishing what you started, but in your own way. It's okay to take breaks in between while ensuring that the post break comeback is going to be stronger and more impactful.

Having a growth mindset is not just about discipline and hard work; it encompasses much more. While individuals with a growth mindset certainly put in the effort to achieve their goals, what truly sets them apart from others is their response to failure. Although hard work and effort increase the probability of success, they do not guarantee it. However, those with a growth mindset approach failure differently. They view failure as an integral part of the learning process and do not dwell on it. Their resilience in the face of failure is a key factor that propels them towards success. Moreover, I want to emphasize that if you're someone who is wondering why you're struggling to adopt a growth mindset, please don't blame yourself for it. Blaming yourself isn't really productive in this case. It's important to be patient with yourself and accept that developing a growth mindset takes time and effort. So, instead of being hard on yourself, try to approach it with a sense of understanding and give yourself the space to grow. Just keep working on it and don't get discouraged. Remember, it's a journey, and progress will come with time. So, be kind to yourself and stay committed to your personal growth. You'll see the benefits in the long run. It is crucial to understand the underlying psychological complexities that contribute to the lack of a growth mindset in many individuals. Developing a growth mindset requires a nurturing environment that allows children to embrace failure and recognize it as a valuable learning experience. Unfortunately, most people are taught to avoid failure and perceive it as something negative. Consequently, failure becomes associated with emotional pain and discomfort. When failure is experienced repeatedly, it can lead to a state of learned helplessness. Consequently, it becomes exceedingly difficult for adults to adapt a growth mindset. Although the concept of a growth mindset may be understood, incorporating it into one's life is challenging due to learned behaviors. Adopting a growth mindset necessitates unlearning previous behaviors and acquiring new ones, which requires considerable time and effort. The journey towards developing a growth mindset is not only about discipline, effort, and consistency. It involves addressing the psychological barriers that arise from fear of failure and the mental damage inflicted by past failures. People with a growth mindset, unlike others, find enjoyment in the face of hardship and challenges, actively embracing the journey itself. In summary, the development of a growth mindset is a psychologically intricate process. It is influenced by the nurturing environment one grows up in, where children are encouraged to accept failure as an integral part of the learning process. Many individuals struggle to adopt a growth mindset due to the negative associations they have with failure and the learned behaviors that hinder their progress. Embracing a growth mindset requires a conscious effort to unlearn previous behaviors and cultivate new ones, which takes significant time and dedication. Just remember to be patient with yourself, stay committed, and approach it with kindness. The journey to a growth mindset is worth it in the end.

Oftentimes, the true lesson lies not in attaining your goal, but in the journey of growth and self-discovery you undergo while striving to reach it.

Factory and business owners love to tell you this fable: "be like the tortoise Just shut up and keep doing your job and you'll be a winner!". NO, be like the hare stop and give yourself a break every once in awhile it's not about being the one who beat everyone else.

The mind is a muscle in itself

Never be full of yourself 💯

Growing up always being told that I'm dumb and not going to go anywhere really resulted in me building up the will to be successful/good at certain things. And it brought me to wanting to better myself and outgrow the others. But now having built some skills it resulted in a kind of arrogance and resistance to grow. I often think I have to defend myself and my skills to prove "I'm not dumb anymore, I am good at stuff. You can't judge me" and sometimes forget that accepting that you're always growing and never perfect is an important aspect of life and also success. And that aspect is also what brought me to where I am now and will drive me further. I love your videos. They always teach me something about myself again and again.

Success is not about what you achieve but what have you become

It is sad to say but from this video I think I am a fixed minded person. As someone who was raised to be competitive and only applauded when you win and not when you try, I must say this mindset has limited me and is damaging. Going forward, I will not let the fear of not succeeding at something, keep me from trying and be consistent at it.

I love it when you bring modern psychological understandings, to illuminate ancient philosophical wisdom, and issues.

I didnt grow up with this mindset but im doing my best to have it for the second half of my life!

Having a positive attitude towards life and challenges is imperative. What's on the way becomes the way.❤

I just want to thank you for helping me through a tough time in my life.

I love people who radiate positive energy.

Smile even though your days are not as beautiful as a dream, as long as patience is still in your heart. There will always be good things to be grateful..Life is all about balance. It's not always necessary to do something. Sometimes it's absolutely necessary to turn everything off, relax and do nothing❤❤❤❤

Failure is so powerful. With a mindset of "I will", each failure adds to your resolve and ability, until ultimately there is no more room for failure because everything you need for success has accumulated over time and effort. Trick is to have something you're driven to do, something with a strong meaning to you. Often we have many of those but we bury them under distractions, they whisper to us here and there but we brush them away oblivious to their power in our lives, if only we'd see them.

this called me out on so many levels lol. thanks for this

To have a growth mindset you have to understand your strength and weakness. Learn to delegate task. Teamwork make the Dream Work. A company slogan quote we only as good as the people we hire.

Intelligence doesn't change or at least doesn't grow much. It is simply the size of the syphon through which wisdom can be obtained.

All inherited degrees of power or strength are only POTENTIAL and potentialities. What determines the actual quality of that potential comes from cultivating it, and nobody can do that but you.

I’m a pianist, and I have been playing for over ten years and I have three degrees in music. I realized 3 years ago that I wanted to get into liturgical music and organ playing as I’ve sang in church choir my whole life. As it turns out the organ is quite different, especially learning to coordinate your feet. Growth mindset has been essential in this transition and it took a good three years of playing like garbage to start to be able to play entire services decently. Now I’m not an expert yet but I’ve built a foundation. All of this is to say: if you’re learning something new, keep persisting even through failure! It will pay off.

I learned this via the fighting game genre. Most people give up before they see growth because you get your ass kicked for a while, it's an experience that destroys a fixed mindset, if you survive the ego thrashing without giving up, you begin to adopt the growth mindset and your outlook changes completely.

My wonderful boss used to say ‘it’s not a problem, it’s a challenge ‘. It conjures up in my mind every time I struggle with something and I think it transformed my life.

In the past I have tended to have a stubborn and fixed mindset and believing that I am incapable and can't achieve much, but I am gradually learning as I get older to have more of a growth mindset. Life has shown me that I am capable of achieving more than I thought. But then when I was younger I really felt like I was not capable of anything and I was worthless. So I still haven't really achieved much. But I am trying to believe in myself more. Although I think most of what I have achieved has been due to luck, but then you still have to show up and make the effort, and then the luck gets you the rest of the way, I think. At least in my case.

This one came at the exact right time I decided to recommit to my dream. Thank you Einzelgänger, for bringing hope and insight, once again.

People with "fixed mindsets" are broken to an extent, hence they could use some (or a lot) of fixing. Individuals with a "growth mindsets" can be considered restless and possibly cold. As long as you exist though you can move to some amount of improvement regardless of the mindset you're blessed or cursed with. Thanks for making and reading.

Many Years back when i was met with physics i hated it i just hated doing physics because the problems in it were hard and not easy to think and thus i thought to myself that i am never gonna study physics when i grow up, I am now studying Physics as my main subject because it's my favorite subject, there came an incident when i needed to pass a test or my career depended on it and that test contained physics(optics/magnetism and stuffs) i studied but hated at first but that was solely because of my pre-made beliefs about the subject, i learned physics in depth and started seeing much more applications in real life, i kept jumping into problems/Questions, even if i kept failing to solve i found that was only that i did not knew may be just a minor detail, i kept taking challenges and learned through the process, i passed the exam and now i specialised at Quantum Physics, the conclusion is that with the growth mindset you don't care about how much outcomes you're getting instead you get the kick of taking challenges and learning in the way.

Sometimes, as Carl Jung wrote about, Synchronicity happens. I am at a big change in my life, and as most of us, standing at large changes, doubt sometimes crosses my mind. And in my doubts, I come across this video which calms me down on my journey. But what you bring up in this video is something I have trained my mind towards for quite some time. It is okay to fail, it is okay to start out not knowing. You never know until you try.

Never Do, Always Try ; After all, we don't really Know

I read your book "Stoicism for inner peace" and I love it :). It has become a 'staple for my spirit' and lies on my bedside table

It's like dichotomy of idealism and pragmatism. Idealism is not that rooted in reality, hence less pragmatism in life, while pragmatism followers have problems of the other kind, thinking to follow only what is useful. Idealists may have problems with reaching goals, because they would feel more stress and anxiety, while pragmatists have less tension about those matters. Though, pragmatists may find themselves in the situation of lacking of any creativity. Like they work hard, but they sometimes say to themselves that «some things are stupid, because there is no benefits in them», while idealists may see that «working hard is stupid» and «everything should be easy», while having creativity, but with less resources to make their dreams come true. Synthesis of idealism and pragmatism is a wise solution, because you would get necessary parts, that will be handy in real life and without losing your creativity.

Growth is good, dedication is desire, practice is powerful and continuous improvement is constantly inadequate. It's important to know one's limits and have realistic goals; doing otherwise is a path to fruitless frustration, senseless sadness and feelings of failure.

Ego and pride do punish, these things disconnect us from reality and hide our weakness in bad way Because of that put your ego down, you will be more powerful version of yourself

Despite always having been "behind" as a kid, I had a strong fixed mindset. It was hell. Thankfully, I now have a growth one, and love to challenge myself. At first, I went way too quickly in college, and ended up completely burning myself out. But now I take things slower. It's weird to think back on all the proof of growth I've had (despite having been, by nature, resistant to it)... proof that at the time I ignored.

I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. Your content is both informative and entertaining!

baby steps, start at what you know and move forward searching for your goal. Back track when you have no idea what your learning and try to find a better path for approach.

growth mindset simply is known and believe yourself can grow in any situation

I have been working in a logistics company, first time in the corporate world as a spots salesman. I have found out that I am terrible at this job, but I have been getting better. I will not burn out, I will keep getting better. Considering the economy in Europe right now, I think if I can get better in the current climate in a foreign country, I can do it nice…..one day😂

this hit me so hard. I just realized that I have a fixed mindset it’s so tiring 😢 I’ll do my best to change and have a growth mindset.

Fix is not a person think better but a person who thinks no improvement can be done.

4:36 I Like This Part Because It Gives The Notion Why Stop? Keep Going No Matter The Difficulty. Keep Trying But Maybe They Need Inspiration And Reasons To Continue. Possibly What They Could Achieve Or Experience That May Excite Them. Everything Comes With Hard Work. And You Definitely Aren’t Better Than Anyone Be Humble.

I've tried to use a growth mindset in the last few months in all aspects of my life. It all started with a break up from my ex and I really do feel so much less anxious in general. I don't feel like a failure anymore. I feel content with my efforts because I know that even if I fail it's just an opportunity to learn.

This came right on time. Thank you 🙏

Excellent content and well articulated as usual! Thank you🙏✨

Blessings a d prayer and positive energy for your life !!!!!

Fantastic! I especially liked the limits set by nature to the growth mindset.

I learned 2 things one i became too much arrogant two is I'm not the only one 😎

Thank you for making these videos!! ❤

Based on this video, I purchased "Mindset" by Dweck...quite an eye-opener when approaching this subject. These attitude-changers' take time to absorb, and integrate into one's being...howevah', like the turtle, we can grow by facing challenges..small changes on a regular basis. Thanks. 😇

Wow, this came out just at the right time. I have saved tons of videos from this channel, your work is outstanding. Thank you for all of this knowledge!

You help a lot of people with your videos. Keep it up!

This is the lesson I have been learning this year. Very inspiring.

Thank you. This came at the right time.

Love these videos! Crazy how wanting growth and having a growth mindset are not the same thing.

I like the new editing style, well done. I like the sound effects u picked as well!

Thanks for a great production. I always have a problem of this turtle and rabbit race story because in reality, 99% of the time, the rabbit will be sleeping and waiting after the finish line of a race. The very rare situation, that sleeping mid-way in a race to lose a competition, only says that, even with Persistence, you will need that very rare 1% of extreme luck for turtle to win a race. And for most of the people, we don’t have this kind of luck most of the time.

Thank you for this insightful video, Einzelgänger! The analogy of the turtle and the rabbit beautifully illustrates the difference between a fixed and a growth mindset. It's a powerful reminder that our inherent abilities are not the sole determinants of our success. Persistence, discipline, and a willingness to embrace challenges can lead us to achieve more than we ever thought possible. This video has inspired me to continue pushing my boundaries and to view setbacks not as failures, but as opportunities for growth and learning. Keep up the great work!

Thank you for creating ❤

Needed this reminder badly Thank you Einzelgangerr for this video I'll comback to this video in December and update about the things I have planned for myself to achieve by the end of this year.

Excellent video and approach thank you einzel!

The odds are stacked against me, i am 38, on the brink of heart failure, i have bowel cancer, colon cancer, a brain tumor, blood disease, a bad Bunyan on my foot, i am severely malnourished and extremely under weight; i also have 14 years worth of tennis experience (non-match play), probably the most versatile & beautiful ground stroke form on the planet with many various grips. I gave up my dream of becoming the most disciplined professional tennis champion because of my societal anxiety and my severe lack of social skills concerning proper behavior amongst peers. Because of this video, i have decided to continue my dream of becoming the best, and i will crawl from Texas to Florida like a slow turtle if i have to, stabbing the ground and pulling my weak body to the most prestigious tennis courts in america. Thank you whoever you are. I was going to crawl to Florida aimlessly before i listened to this video. You are cherished by me, and i love your other philosophical-based videos concerning shopenhower & nietschze. Those guys kept it real, just like you do sir. Be at ease, and know that i love your work.

If you think the world is divided into those who are innately growth-mindset and fixed-mindset, you are, by your own definition, fixed mindset. Important word: Innately. Another thing to consider is upbringing. One's emotional landscape is decided up to age 10, where the child has no agency or control and are at the mercy of their external environment, and all decisions are made around this. Grow up around aggressive or narcissistic parents? Bullying in school? Poverty? Inhereted mental illnesses like autism and depression? People may not be defined by their past, but damn if it isn't a ball and chain around one's ankle. Best to live in isolation such that the presence of other human beings doesn't invoke crippling envy. Well, that or lash out at people in public because keeping a lid on all this baggage is a full-time job.

This is such a great video! I’m already familiar with the growth & fixed mindset but this expanded my knowledge so much more.

Thankyou.god bless you🌈

Thank you bro. loved your video. I needed this analysis more than ever now. Thanks for your hard work. 😇.

Thanks RU-vid for recommending me this video and thank you for making this video ❤

Thank you for this wonderful video Einzelgänger. Right before this, I didn't realize that I was unknowingly suffering from this painstaking mindset. I thank you that the term fixed mindset was the right wording of it. I certainly relate to that above average man in terms of both intelligence and skills that you have mentioned. I was of course embarrassed but decided to watch the video until the end. With that little act of watching til the end, I realized that having this fixed mindset won't make my life better at all, and the solution surfaced- replacing fixed into growth mindset. I will definitely work it out in changing from here on. Thank you once again

Love this video! Hope I can remember these lessons as I work towards my graduate degree.

Great video again, Einzelgänger! In fact, I have been in a growth mindset transformation lately. In the last three months, I have started looking for job opportunities with a strong focus on how I look myself in the short and mid-term. Therefore, I have started to learn new skills or develop some untapped ones, especially quantitative ones. I am already applying this approach to my current work, and this is evident to my line manager and other colleagues, but most importantly to myself. I am enjoying every bit of this self-discovery process, learning a lot and feeling self-fulfilled. No matter the outcomes, I am becoming the process, and this feels amazing. This professional search is also translating into my personal life and providing my new insights about my inner work and my impact in this 3D reality. Thank you for your great work!

Brilliant work as always!

Thanks, I needed this today

Love your videos man!

You are my favorite philosophical site.. your voice and versatility are wonderful.. thank you for sharing your gifts.

Thank you for what you do Einzelgänger

Wow I really needed to hear this😃thank you💕🤗💗😇💞🙏

I needed this. Thank you very much! I'll edit this message around November after I achieve a certain thing (that I had planned a long time ago).

I have had a fixed mindset for most of my life. I was terrorized of failing, and lost many opportunities because of that. I feel so much happier since I switched to a growth mindset. It wasn't easy, but it was worth the effort.

Love to see some heartwarming content here

Congratulations on your 2 million + subscribers

Oh I so enjoyed that. Thx heaps

Always quality videos. Simple yet powerful idea.

Thanks was making this. It was amazing! ❤ Even if you can't fully adopt a growth mindset you should atleast try to work towards it. Try something new once in a while. Being more open to new ideas. Who knows when you might find something that you love doing.

Mindset was a really good book. I liked how she applied the growth mindset to parenting. Another good book I went through this year was Accelerating Excellence by James King. Good read good video.

Perfect explanation. I never considered myself as a fixed mindset person. I really like the comfort, want to do things I am already good at etc. Challenges are not for showing others that you are perfect they are opportunities for getting better. You must take the risk of making fool of yourself to improve. Consistentlly improve your skills and never think you are already perfect and unbeatable in your field. As a computer engineering graduate I alway thought self thought software developers can not beat me at this field. Well most of them can't but some of them literraly prove me I am wrong.

I think i have a fixed mindset even though i enjoy learning new skills and don't need to prove myself. My fixed mindset hides mostly in "i can't do this" and quit jobs that don't bring me to where i want to go because they bore me, rather than sticking with it and try to get the best out of it...

Thanks for making this video.

Life is a journey, your choice determines your DESTINY. Thank you!.

Thank you for posting

Wow, thank you so much for the video!😢

Fixed mindset and growth mindset 👌🏾

Thank you!!