Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Invite readers to reflect on their broad takeaways and initial reactions to the book.

1. Dweck’s core idea—that our mindset shapes our success—has become widely cited. Did her distinction between fixed and growth mindsets offer new insight or reinforce what you’ve already observed in your own life?

2. Dweck uses a more conversational tone than typical academic psychology books. How did this influence your engagement with the material? Did it make the content more relatable or less persuasive?

3. Which of the book’s case studies or personal stories did you find most engaging? Were there any examples that felt less convincing or applicable?

Help readers relate the book’s lessons to their own life experiences.

1. Growing up, what types of messages did you receive about talent, intelligence, or success? How have those early beliefs influenced the way you respond to feedback or failure today?

2. Dweck describes how fear of failure can prevent people from taking risks. Can you recall a time when you avoided a challenge for that reason? How might a growth mindset have changed your response?

3. In relationships, Dweck suggests that conflict can be a growth opportunity.