The definition of growth mindset is much simpler than it sounds. In simple words, it is the belief that skills and intelligence can be improved with effort and persistence. People with a growth mindset embrace challenges, stay resilient in the face of difficulties, learn from constructive criticism and seek out inspiration in others’ success. My experience with my husband's chronic illness is how I have learned to grow and make our relationship a positive experience for us both. My first degree is Healthcare Administration which I took because I was concerned about how the medical field was caring for him. He was sent home on hospice but with prayer and research, we developed our own mindset about nutrition. It has worked. Even though his pancreas still gives him "fits" and much pain, he is thriving. He cannot work but he helps to maintain our home and property as he can. Literally, our roles reversed and until I graduated, I work two employments.
People with a growth mindset are determined to learn irrespective of failures or successes. More often than not successful people continue on their self-improvement journeys even after they ‘make it’ in life. I was working in the health field; psychology/mental health when the pandemic happened. I was laid off but within a week, I had employment with a precast manufacturing company. I knew nothing about concrete and building panels but today, I am not "half-bad" at estimating, bidding, production, and operations. I just celebrated with my two-year anniversary and using my talents to grow our company and its benefits for our employees.
Ether 12:27, 37: I am a 'black sheep". My family feels that I don't fit the mold of what their expectations would be. I have made mistakes; some pretty bad. I have a testimony of repentance. What I feel these scriptures mean in regard to embracing the Gospel are that we acknowledge and embrace imperfection; we all have our flaws but that shouldn't stop us from becoming better and better. We need to stop seeking other's approval. This was tough for me! Seeking others' approval can prevent us from improving ourselves. We become afraid to think "outside the box". We need to develop a sense of purpose and how to achieve it. For me and in my life, one day at a time is success and I can "cross off the list" of what my goals are for the day. I have learned that "speed isn't important". Good things take time. We practice maximizing the impact of training. Turn criticism into lessons and blessings. We don't always make the right decisions; we don't always perform well but we should be open to suggestions and strive to do better. Isn't that the Gospel?
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