Hi All!
Here’s your weekly dose of “On Track Advice”, a list of tips & tricks to stay on track with your goals.
1. We’re quick to believe that some people have more talent than us.
Talent doesn’t mean you’re born with a set of skills; It means that you can do something with less training than others. While it’s true that some people learn faster or have physical traits that make things easier for them, they still need a great deal of practice. If you believe you don’t have talent, remember: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
2. The view you adopt for yourself has a profound impact on your life.
Your self-view determines whether you become the person you want to be and achieve the goals you set for yourself. Psychologist Carol S. Dweck claims that there are two mindsets we can navigate life with: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.
The fixed mindset is based on the belief that abilities are carved in stone. People holding this belief think that they are born with a set of skills that can’t be changed—that is, they believe their abilities are fixed. People with a fixed mindset expect an ability to show up on its own before any work takes place.
The growth mindset, on the other hand, is based on the belief that success can be achieved through application and experience. People holding this belief are always trying to grow and better themselves because they believe that skills and abilities are developed through hard work. They know you can achieve your desired outcome regardless of talent.
Your Weekly Digest: The Key to Success
This week’s article, “Failure vs Success: The Key Difference and Why Both Are Important” differs from most of my work. Personal success is a topic I spent a lot of time researching, partially because I’ve had more than my fair share of failures. I seriously injured myself in a gold medal race at a national track championship and my first business venture failed, which admittingly was a tough blow.
Over the years, I’ve realized that there’s a fine line between failure and success: We can work hard for years but still miss our goal and feel like a failure. By the same token, it seems like some people don’t work hard at all but achieve success, regardless.
In my article, I distill the most fundamental differences between failure and success and discuss why both carry importance. On top of that, I show that the key to success is not merely about talent or your mindset, but about a combination of factors.
Until next week,
Mike van der Poel
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