A set of beliefs and attitudes that shape how a person interprets and responds to situations, particularly regarding ability and potential.
From 'mind' (Old English 'gemynd') + 'set' (to fix). Psychological concept popularized by Carol Dweck's growth/fixed mindset research.
Your mindset is the lens through which you see challenges — a growth mindset says 'I can learn this,' while a fixed mindset says 'I'm just not smart enough.'
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