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Maybe you don't know how to do something at work. Instead of asking the boss or seeking someone as a mentor, you might not want to show them your ignorance. So, you're depriving yourself of this learning and mentorship. All of these ways are ways that a fixed mindset will hold you back.
Carol S. Dweck
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"Maybe you don't know how to do something at work. Instead of asking the boss or seeking someone as a mentor, you might not want to show them your ignorance. So, you're depriving yourself of this learning and mentorship. All of these ways are ways that a fixed mindset will hold you back."
— Carol S. Dweck #contemporaryissues #innovationentrepreneurship #resilienceadversity

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Maybe you don't know how to do something at work. Instead of asking the boss or seeking someone as a mentor, you might not want to show them your ignorance. So, you're depriving yourself of this learning and mentorship. All of these ways are ways that a fixed mindset will hold you back. — Carol S. Dweck

About Carol S. Dweck

Carol S. Dweck was a Educator from United States (1946–present).

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This quote is attributed to Carol S. Dweck, a Educator from United States.
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Carol S. Dweck lived from 1946 – present.
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