Stemming from our own set of powerful beliefs, a growth mindset is essential to learning and can apply to all aspects of your life.A growth mindset thrives on challenges. You believe that your basic abilities can be improved through dedication and hard work. In comparison, fixed mindsets have a belief that you cannot change your talents and abilities, i.e. you either have it or you don't - you are born with it. With a fixed mindset - you don't try new things, you don't like challenges, you stick