How does it affect your life?

To have courage, spunk, and guts› “One person with courage becomes the

majority”. - Thomas Jefferson

Take challenges head on› What challenges do you seek each day?

Seek new opportunities› Jobs, friends, books…..etc

Able to return to the original form after being tested › But it is impossible to live without failing at something, unless

you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all—in which case, you fail by default – J.K. Rowling

Never quit› 12 times she was rejected

Have patience during times of adversity› Rowling was divorced with a child and only had an

old manual typewriter to work on.

A core of positive moral values

Be honest with others and yourself› Success without INTEGRITY is FAILURE

Positive perception› If you don’t want anyone to find out……

THEN DON’T DO IT!

Hold firm with a positive attitude Be legally aggressive

› “To hell with circumstances……I create opportunities.” – Bruce Lee

Stay the course to your goals

“I can’t write a full page essay.”

“Math is too hard.”

“I hate reading.”

THE STATEMENTS ABOVE ARE ALL EXAMPLES OF HAVING A FIXED MINDET.

Having a growth mindset means staying positive, always seeing the best in situations and knowing that there is always room for improvement!

How would you rephrase the following statements so it reflects a growth mindset?

I can’t write a full page essay. Algebra II is too hard. I hate reading.

Handout is due back to class by TUESDAY, DEC. 1! The project is a major grade.

Missing assignments will also result in a d-hall.

*Interview* (Who’s the grittiest person you know)