Failure as Information
Mistakes are data points, not verdicts on your worth.
Explanation
The growth mindset reframes failure from a judgment about your abilities to information about your current strategies. Every mistake contains valuable data about what doesn't work, bringing you closer to what does. Fixed mindset hides from failure; growth mindset mines it for insights.
Real-World Example
Entrepreneur's startup fails. Fixed mindset: 'I'm not cut out for business.' Gives up. Growth mindset: 'I learned the market wasn't ready, my team was wrong, and customers wanted different features.' Uses insights for next venture. Failure becomes education.
How to Apply
After any setback, ask three questions: What can I learn from this? What would I do differently? How can this make me better? Keep a failure log—write down mistakes and lessons learned. Review it monthly to spot patterns and track growth.