Why is having a growth mindset important for success in school, work, and even in personal relationships?

Writing Prompt According to Psychologist Carol Dweck, who studies human motivation, having a growth mindset improves a desire for learning, improvement, and a willingness to learn through mistakes; whereas a person with a fixed mindset believes ability and intelligence are pre-determined and cannot be changed. People with a growth mindset embrace challenges, learn from criticism, and see failure as an opportunity to improve. Those with a fixed mindset, however, often avoid challenges, give up easily, and view mistakes as signs of inadequacy. Research shows that adopting a growth mindset can lead to greater achievement, resilience, and success in a person’s personal and professional life. Why is having a growth mindset important for success in school, work, and even in personal relationships? Write a four-paragraph persuasive essay (300-600 words) clearly explaining why a growth mindset is important. Each paragraph should be a minimum of five sentences. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your readings, studies, experience, or observations. The first paragraph will include an introduction to your topic with a clear thesis stating your position, grabbing the reader’s attention in an interesting way. Remember to engage your reader with vivid language rather than just dictating to the reader in a mechanical way. The first paragraph is a tool to open your essay and hook your reader. The two body paragraphs supporting your position that follow the introduction need to include the two “why” points listed in your thesis/claim statement. Make sure each paragraph convinces the reader why a growth mindset is important. Think critically about your reader and your points. This means you may need to consider a skeptical reader who could possibly disagree with you in some instances. Don’t forget that each paragraph should have a topic sentence that introduces the main point for that paragraph. Finally, each of your paragraphs should offer a separate point and be independent of each other but work together coherently. Wrap up your essay with a concluding paragraph, which should include a sentence that gives a final, interesting thought on your topic.