In one world, failure is about having a setback. Getting a bad grade. Losing a tournament. Getting fired. Getting rejected. It means youre not smart or talented. In the other world, failure is about not growing. Not reaching for the things you value. It means youre not fulfilling your potential. In one world, effort is a bad thing. It, like failure, means youre not smart or talented. If you were, you wouldnt need effort. In the other world, effort is what makes you smart or talented.

Mindset by Carol S. Dweck