When you respond to a setback or negative feedback as though something is inherently wrong with you or that the task itself must be unfair, flawed, or impossible because you fell short of your intention, you have fallen into a “fixed mindset.” Those with a growth mindset recognize adversity as a natural part of the endeavor. They are not only receptive to feedback, but they actively seek it out. They believe that learning and improvement happen when they strive for something and remain open to the lessons that accompany failure.
