if you tell yourself you can not do it, guess what you can’t do it.  But if you believe that you can then you will.  Now, this premise doesn’t mean that if you think you can run 20 miles in a minute that you can.  It means that if you have a growth mindset that you expose yourself to the possibilities rather than limit yourself with negativity.  Modern psychologist Carol Dweck researches growth mindset and is known for teaching that we can grow our brain to success.  Her study titled “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” has garnered a growing following for years.

But what is mindset? Simply put we become what we think.  If we think we can’t…we can’t.  According to Dweck, a mindset is an “inquiry into the power of both our conscious and subconscious beliefs and how changing even the simplest of such beliefs can create a profound impact on every aspect of our lives.”  It lies in the idea that how our conviction and principles concerning our abilities and potential can stimulate the way we behave or act thereby, predicting our success.

There are, however, two mindsets—fixed and growth.  A fixed mindset is deeply ingrained in our system. It goes with the assumption that a person’s character, intellect, and creative ability are given. This set of inherent features are fixed and can’t be changed.  A growth mindset, on the other hand, is one that can be nurtured like a flower waiting to bloom.  This mindset thrives on overcoming challenges and looks at failures as avenues for growth.  It thrives on hard work, resiliency, and efforts. These two mindsets convey a great deal of how we behave, how we dance around success and failure, and ultimately on how to create sustainable growth for the business.

 Managing Business Success

While a strong fixed business mindset is good, it can’t be denied a nurtured growth mindset is essential.  It’s needed more so in today’s constantly changing and competitive markets.   Entrepreneurs and career professionals can no longer rely on our team’s skill set and must also incorporate a growth mindset that allows you to identify your path to business success.

It’s important to understand that relying on a fixed mindset alone will make challenges, more challenging.   An active growth mindset allows your internal monologue to identify new avenues and innovative direction.  It creates an opportunity to see the bigger picture and plan sustainable success rather than being limited by a fixed belief system.   Growth mindset allows you to constantly look for ways to grow and effectively manage challenges.  In short, it allows you to think outside the box while growing and learning.

Science tells us that by virtue of neuroplasticity, our brain does changes no matter how old we become.  So the good news is the opportunity to change is consistently available.  The key is being open to a new way of thinking and train your mind to build new skills.  Find your developing path and plan to stay ahead of the competitive curve.

Professional coaches will assist you as you create your new way of thinking.  According to experts like SiMar’s founder, Allison Todd, one must first recognize their way of thinking in an effort to realize a new way of thinking.  The growth mindset is a commitment to self and essential to the success process.  It’s important to tune out the negative internal monologue of a fixed mindset.  Identify ways to process the stumbling blocks of business.  Create a constant path of progress toward your business prospers.  And whatever you do, don’t ever give up.  Remember, the way you shape-up your mind has a huge impact on the way you manage your business.

If you believe your mindset is getting in the way of your progress, SiMar coaches are here to assist you.  Schedule a conversation with us today and let’s uncover the path to your new success.