Assignment #27 Reading Reflection #3

I read the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

1) What was the general theme or argument of the book?

The general theme of the book is mindset and whether you are in a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. She explains the difference between the two mindsets giving multiple examples of each and then explains how you can change your mindset into a growth mindset. 

2) How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning in ENT 3003?

In full honesty, I don't think that this book enhanced anything that I learned in the class. It was a great book to read and good knowledge to have, but I did not see how it related back to the class. The only way I can connect it, is that the book teaches you how to be a more successful person and achieve more by having the right mindset. It is beneficial to learn to think this way as an entrepreneur. 

3) If you had to design an exercise for this class, based on the book you read, what would that exercise involve?

I would have an exercise that explained the two mindsets and what the difference is between the two. Then I would ask students to think of a time they had a fixed mindset and explain how they could have turned it into a growth mindset. Then I would have them explain steps on how they can have more of a growth mindset and the steps they can take now to achieve that.

4) What was your biggest surprise or 'aha' moment when reading the book? In other words, what did you learn that differed most from your expectations?

I was surprised and a little upset when I realized that there are situations when I am in a fixed mindset. It was interesting to learn that and think about how when I am in those fixed mindsets things do not go as well as when I am in a growth mindset. It really made me a aware of how I think about situations and react to them. I learned a lot on how I can better place myself into a growth mindset.