Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
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How does Dweck argue that positive labels (such as “you’re smart”) can actually harm someone?
How does Dweck argue that positive labels (such as “you’re smart”) can actually harm someone?
Dweck argues that, in the fixed mindset, both positive and negative labels can mess with your mind. When you’re given a positive label, you’re afraid of losing it, and when you’re hit with a negative label, you’re afraid of deserving it.