80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!

by Damon Zahariades

So, how do you develop a growth mindset? First, look for opportunities to learn new skills and concepts that align with your goals. Recall our earlier example where you’d like to learn how to create pivot tables within spreadsheets to be more effective at your job. Look for video tutorials that teach the subject on Youtube. Or take an online class that teaches pivot tables in a business-related context. Second, be willing to meet challenges head-on. Learning new material and putting it to productive use is sometimes difficult. You’re bound to confront roadblocks. Face such challenges directly and you’ll become more resilient to them in the future. Third, maintain your sense of purpose. If you can articulate your reason for developing an expertise, you’ll be more likely to accomplish the goal you’ve set for yourself. Cultivating a growth mindset gives you the confidence to learn new ideas and develop new skills. All you have to do is apply yourself whenever the need arises.