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Barbara Andry's avatar

Thanks for your honesty Adam…

I’ve worked hard in academics but never let on how many hours I studied so I would look “smart “.

I’ve just gone back to playing f2f.

I get nervous and afraid of looking stupid when I play against the better players

I can “save face” when I play in BBO and don’t score well .. but at the bridge Club there are a lot of egos ( and I have a sensitive one as well 😉. )

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Prahalad Rajkumar's avatar

This superb book changed how I view life. I was the poster child of fixed mindset. This book opened my eyes and I’ve since then tried to see the error of my old ways and develop a growth mindset.

Admittedly I haven’t actively applied this to bridge (yet). But the idea that it is possible to level up is verily growth mindset.

And when you go down in a cold contract and the peanut gallery has a gala time at your expense? Fixed mindset: “I suck. I will never get good at this game.” Growth mindset: “Let me identify why I went down. Maybe I need to practice more hands. Or get more sleep or work on my stamina …”

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