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Send us Fan MailToday we talk about Mindset:Fixed and Growth mindset, how to change a fixed mindset to allow for exponential growth in your life!From Webster: Definition of mindset1: a mental attitude or inclinationThat is super broad, so Dictionary.com said:the ideas and attitudes with which a person approaches a situation, esp when these are seen as being difficult to alter.Even that is pretty broad!  So we will scrape the surface today and talk about what it means to us!Candy:  I see mindset as a way of overcoming difficult situations, but that is really the act of over-coming or controlling your mindset.Phase 1/75Hard mindset, getting after it every day and not phoning it in.Is a mindset nurture or nature?  Is it something that we are born with or something that we get from the way we are raised or our experiences?Can we change it?According to verywellmind.com: “Your mindset is a set of beliefs that shape how you make sense of the world and yourself. It influences how you think, feel, and behave in any given situation”Everything you do requires some kind of mindset, it can be open or fixed.  Our mind controls everything we do!In her book "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success," Dweck writes that those with fixed mindsets are constantly seeking the validation to prove their worth not just to others, but also to themselves.Action Items:Focus on the journey. An important factor when building a growth mindset is seeing the value in your journey. When you're fixated on the end result, you miss out on all the things you could be learning along the way.Incorporate "yet." If you're struggling with a task, remind yourself that you just haven’t mastered it “yet.” Integrating this word into your vocabulary signals that despite any struggles, you can overcome anything.Pay attention to your words and thoughts. Replace negative thoughts with more positive ones to build a growth mindset.Take on challenges. Making mistakes is one of the best ways to learn.4 So, instead of shying away from challenges, embrace them.“Becoming is better than being.” — Carol S. DweckFocus on the challenges and the journey instead of always worrying about the results, the long game can be much more fulfilling.Verse of the day James 1:19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to get angry.King of Kings ( Big Butter Jesus) was at Solid Rock Church near Monroe, Ohio, (I said Missouri) we just found out it was struck by lightning and destroyed in 2010. A new Statue was constructed in 2012 the title is Lux Mundi - WikipediaSpecial credit to:Happify Project"Mindset: The New Psychology of Success," Carol S. Dweck"The Doored-Up Podcast," Deputy D--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show