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Adopt this one thing and wow your boss!


There is a psychological trait that many successful people seem to have in common – the growth mindset. This is the idea that intelligence and skill in any field, can be developed with the right amount of effort and desire to achieve.

In contrast, there is the fixed mindset. The concept of intelligence and skill being something you’re born with. Nature, not nurture.

The growth mindset doesn’t happen by magic, and of course adopting this mindset doesn’t guarantee you’ll become the next Elon Musk, Tiger Woods or Arianna Huffington. Research suggests however, that people who have the growth mindset are three times more likely to become successful than those with a fixed mindset.

Using the Growth Mindset to help you achieve

When you use the growth mindset, you’ll start to see problems in a different way. No longer are there barriers to your success; instead there are opportunities for you to learn and grow.

In the world of apprenticeships, this is especially true. You’ll start out as a beginner – someone taking their very first steps in a working environment. You’ll have to overcome new challenges every day, challenges that can be daunting, especially if you’re in a place surrounded by experts at their craft.

Show those around you how willing you are to learn, overcome challenges and leap out of your comfort zone - trust me it will be recognised. You may not get a medal, a raise or a week off work, but you might start to make a bit of a name for yourself as someone with drive who has the potential to achieve.

It’s about more than just you

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