Find Out If You Could Have a Growth Mindset With Our Quick Test!
So, "What is a 'growth mindset'?" It's a way of thinking that promises success, happiness and much more! It's based on the belief that if you put in enough effort into something, you too will succeed!
"Okay...I want to be more successful...how do I do it?" It's not so much about doing. It's about accepting or not accepting.
It's different from the 'fixed' mindset where success comes from talent and effort is merely there to make up for 'a lack of talent'. Having a talent mindset holds us back because it believes that - either you have 'it' or you don't.
Rest easy - the test will explain it for you. We'll be testing the three main areas of success:
- Your beliefs
- Your reactions
- Your views of others
Take this test and see for yourself if you have either a growth or fixed mindset . No cheating! ;-) Don't worry, there's no right or wrong (or is there?) Make sure you have a pencil and paper to jot your letter choices down.
Growth Mindset Test Part 1 - Your Beliefs
Question #1 - I have a growth mindset
- A - Yes
- B - Maybe
- C - No
Question #2 - If I'm not good at something I -
- A - Learn how to get better.
- B - Stop doing it.
- C - Re-evaluate myself and make a decision based on my evaluation.
Growth Mindset Test Part 2 - Your Reactions
Question # 3 - When I fail something I blame
- A - Myself
- B - It depends
- C - Others
Question #4 - When I succeed at something I -
- A - Feel good
- B - Feel validated
- C - Feel indifferent or sad
Question #5 - When I fail at something I blame
- A - Myself
- B - Others
- C - Nobody
Growth Mindset Test Part 3 - Your Views Of Others
Question #6 - When people tell me that I am good at something I -
- A - Feel good
- B - Feel validated
- C - Feel indifferent or sad
Question #7 - When friends tell me that I'm not doing a good job I -
- A - Feel like I'm not good enough.
- B - Feel indifferent and think that they're being stupid.
- C - My close friends don't tell me.
Growth Mindset Test Results
Okay that's the end of the test. How did you do? Are you ready for the results? Here we go! They are based on whether or not you've had more A's, B's, or C's.
- More A's – you display the traits of a fixed mindset.
- More B's – you display the traits of a fixed mindset.
- More C's – you display the traits of a fixed mindset.
Huh?! What's going on?!" Okay, it was a trick test. I set it up to bring out where you have a fixed mindset. What you want to notice now about yourself is your response!
Are you shocked, startled, or telling yourself that this a bunch of mumbo-jumbo? Or are you initially shocked and open to the fact that maybe you do, and are willing to work on changing your mindset even if you're starting from a solid fixed mindset?
That's the REAL Test
That is the true mindset test. Notice your reactions and if you've been open about my suggestion. Were you willing to learn about how to fix it, or if you were denying my suggestion and justifying it by saying that I "tricked" you?
If you were in the latter, that's okay. Simply accept where you are currently and get ready for some changes! Personally I believe that when it comes to improving your life, you do have a growth mindset or you're looking to attain one or you wouldn't be here!
