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This was a great post! Such an important topic for anyone who feels stuck or would like learn or improve a skill. Also an essential concept for anyone in a mentor position - a teacher, parent or caregiver. I am a Montessori teacher, and the idea of praising a child’s effort and process, rather than the outcome or their immutable characteristics, is very much in alignment with what we do.

Thank you for writing this piece!

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Thanks, Serena. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts as a Montessori teacher. Thank you!

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Hi Victoria, Thanks for introducing me to Susan David, she provides a wealth ideas.

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You're very welcome, Janice!

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Ah this is such a great overview! I love Carol Dweck and the idea of “not yet” - incredibly powerful

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Thanks! Yes, Zan. There are multiple evidence-based studies on motivation. Tying it to Susan David's work makes for some powerful resilience tools and agility when we face challenges.

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