From the course: Reframing: The Power of Changing Your Perspective

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Talk mindset

Talk mindset

From the course: Reframing: The Power of Changing Your Perspective

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Talk mindset

- Talking about mistakes can be brutal. Between the pesky inner critic poking at you whenever you get something wrong and the reality that many workplaces don't embrace failure as much as they say they do, it can be really scary to talk about mistakes. This is, of course, until you reframe your relationship with mistakes to thinking about them as learning opportunities. Fear of mistakes and failure often leads you to opt out of risks and opportunities that can propel your career forward. Most workplaces are competitive, with limited spots at the top, making intensity around mistakes feel really high. The more of an achiever you are, the harder it can be to accept that something you did on the first try wasn't perfect. These are fixed mindset fears, and lead you to look at a challenge at work and think, "Oh, I could never do that." Your mindset shapes how you see the world. And quick Carol Dweck, founder of our…

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