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Oct 2015
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#147: The Importance of Mindset With Car...

THE ART OF MANLINESS
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Talent is undoubtedly an important part of being successful in life. But there's another piece that's often overlooked: our mindset. My guest today, Carol Dweck, has spent decades researching this very topic. Her conclusion is that there are basically two mindsets in life: growth or fixed. Whichever one you have will go a long ways towards determining your s ... Show More
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