The Power of belief -- mindset and success | Eduardo Briceno | TEDxManhattanBeach
What it is
Eduardo Briceno gives a TEDx talk on mindset, contrasting fixed and growth views of ability. He argues that believing abilities can be developed encourages challenge, deliberate practice and grit.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Recommended as a short, clear explanation of growth versus fixed mindset.
- 3 people recommended it
- 4 different months
- 2 strong recommendations
- first 2014, last 2020
What HN commenters said
“This video explains growth mindset the best”
Best explanation of growth mindset
edtechdev, 2016-08 · Strong recommendation · in “Calculus at the heart of the STEM gender gap, study suggests”
“Just sharing a video with you....”
Mindset talk offered to someone demotivated at work
mamuninfo, 2014-02 · Recommendation · in “I'm completely demotivated to work; what can I do?”
“I suggest this thought-provoking TEDx talk”
Thought-provoking talk on belief and talent
khannavid, 2020-05 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: Industries/Companies to Get into Today?”
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Topics: growth mindset, fixed mindset, learning, motivation, tedx
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