Edwin Moses is a prime example of the growth mind-set. He was a steadfast student of his event throughout his phenomenal track career. Moses won gold medals in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics—he was unable to compete in 1980 because of the United States’ boycott of the Moscow Games. From 1977 to 1987, Moses won an astounding 107 consecutive finals and set the world record in his event four times. “I always had to keep improving my skills in order to remain competitive and keep winning,” said Moses. He further explained, “I think most of [success] is really mental, because I
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