When you think about people who are successful, what's the first thing that comes to mind? " Oh, he graduated magna cum laude in UP Diliman," or "She got a scholarship for an MBA abroad, that's why she's on top. " It's easy to think that success only happens to people with brains, which inevitably leaves the rest of us in the dust—sometimes. But new research from Stanford University would think otherwise.
Stanford University psychology professor Carol Dweck has spent most of her career studying attitude and performance of individuals—both students and workers—and she found that attitude is a better predictor of your success than intelligence . In her findings, she realized that there are two core attitudes in people: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.
Having a fixed mindset means that an individual believes that their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are fixed traits and that it cannot be changed. They spend most of their time documenting their intelligence or talent instead of developing them, which in time will create problems and overwhelms them when faced with challenges .
On the other hand, a growth mindset is the exact opposite. People with a growth mindset thrives on challenge and sees failure as an opportunity for growth and for stretching their abilities, even if they have a low IQ.
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Having the ability, like being astronomically intelligent, inspires confidence and does bring success, no doubt about that. However, the deciding factor in life is how you handle setbacks and challenges, and how you're going to incorporate grit into your system and persevere when you do fail.
Regardless of which side of the chart you fall under, Dweck says you can still develop being growth-oriented with enough effort. Change is difficult, yes, but in order for us to succeed, we must make efforts to transform ourselves to become better. What Travis Bradberry, co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 , suggest is to train yourself and your mindset to be more positive, to persevere and go that extra mile, to be relentlessly passionate with your skills and talents, to take action and not let fear and anxiety paralyze your capabilities, be flexible when adversity comes, to empower yourself, and lastly to keep track of your progress. Easy right? No, not really. But take it slow. After all, success is not a race.
Here's, just click it a TEDx Talk by psychologist Angela Lee Duckworth that'll further explain the concept of measuring success with attitude and intelligence.
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I believe one's personality greatly affects success. Such a good read jour!
exactly Shei. Nya ikaw ako no.1 example ani bright na nag pabright pagpagayu. Thank you..
hahahhaa shor? thanks jour! Nindot man lage kaayo kag mga post jour, Keep it up!
I totally agree with this! And the the good news, we can always develop our mindset and improve our personalities-- that if we are really open! Good read @aljoursantillan!
I see you have also encountered Angela Duckworth! be Gritty!!! I am planning to buy and read her book. Waaaahhhhh <3
I'm also refering it to you @namranna. Idol!
I think emotional intelligence plays a big role in success. Balance with Higher IQ and a good set of personality. But for me EQ is more important. How you react to impulses makes a difference.
Soo true! Outstanding comment..
Clap2x for you sir J.. Kuratan sad tah dah!!
I agree with this one!
Hardwork is important for one's success. Being smart + determination and hardwork = SUCCESS!
Cheers!
You're describing yourself Mr..
Agreeeee!
People usually see the world in black and white but in truth its a world of gray... we cannot achieve things using one aspect alone...
Truly sir!!
Majority of the people I know those who aren't that smart are more successful because they have to work ten times harder than those geniuse, which in the end makes them more experienced that those who are smart ones.
Excellent post. Have you read the book Bounce by Matthew Syed. It well worth a look on the subject of talent vs consistent purposeful practice.
Thank you sir, i'll read it!
I'd be interested in your thoughts when you have.
Many people have dreams or wishes, but only a few can make them come true.
Why?
That's an easy answer:
They missed to change their dreams into a plan!
Example: When you think about to build a house, that's a dream. First you have to look for your savings, are they enough? If not, you have to work first on your savings. When they are ok, you or your architect have to make a PLAN!
So always remember, if you want your dreams or wishes become reality change them into a plan and work on it!
Best regards and a wonderful day
Tom