9 questions that reveal your growth mindset

1. Do you see failure as the end or a lesson? Ans: Growth minds analyze failures. Fixed minds avoid thinking about them.

Do you get defensive when others challenge you? Ans: Growth minds welcome disagreement. Fixed minds stick to yes-people.

3. Do you cheer others’ wins or feel jealous? Ans: Growth minds celebrate peers as success isn't scarce. Fixed minds compare themselves.

4. Do I believe talent is fixed or can improve? Ans: Growth minds think "I can't do this, YET." Fixed minds see limitations.

5. Do you seek new challenges or avoid them? Ans: Growth minds value efforts outside the comfort zone. Fixed minds want instant results.

6. Are you comfortable saying "I don't know"? Ans: Growth minds stay curious. Fixed minds fake knowledge.

7. Do you take on tasks that might be too difficult? Ans: Growth minds stretch. Fixed minds play safe.

8. When receiving criticism, do you ask for examples? Ans: Growth minds seek details. Fixed minds get defensive.

9. Are you OK being the least experienced in a room? Ans: Growth minds embrace being beginners. Fixed minds need to be experts.