Bill Tyne answers “Hi, Does this book contain too many...”

Ajay asked this question about Mindset: The New Psychology of Success:

Hi, Does this book contain too many research references or is it straight forward message or a practical guide reference book?

Bill Tyne Hardly any research references it is primarily based around anecdotal stories which serve to reinforce the idea of two mindsets. As any scientist woul…moreHardly any research references it is primarily based around anecdotal stories which serve to reinforce the idea of two mindsets. As any scientist would tell you this is not a good thing but displays a lack of rigour and depth. This book could be easily replaced with a piece of paper with the phrases "If at first you don't succeed try, try, try again" and "Chin up things will get better".(less)

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