Module Six Milestonegrowth Mindsetsouthern New Hampshire Uni

Module Six MilestoneGrowth MindsetSouthern New Hampshire UniversityPSY- 491 02:34:02 GMT -05:00Growth MindsetMindset and Professional DevelopmentA growth mindset is the belief that one’s intelligence and skills grow and develop over time; whereas a fixed mindset is the belief that the knowledge and skills that one has are fixed, and are not capable of anything more (Smith, 2020). The type of mindset that we possess can greatly affect our professional development. When an individual has a growth mindset, they understand that education, effort, and grit can gradually improve their knowledge, and skills needed for professional growth and finding success. When faced with tasks that are challengingor met with adversities, rather than avoiding or giving up, they can overcome and keep going. On the contrary, professional development isn’t possible with a fixed mindset. Those with a fixed mindset have a perspective that they have a certain level of talent and intellectual abilities. Therefore, they avoid anything challenging, outside their comfort zone, and naturally given intellect or talents.“Tyranny of Now” vs. “Power of Yet"Understanding the difference between “the tyranny of now” and “the power of yet” is critical to professional development because they respectfully represent differing viewpoints