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Dear Lily
How has your view of failure changed since embracing a growth mindset?
I used to cringe at failure because I thought it meant I was a failure. This of course was a product of good old-fashioned ‘not good enough’ upbringing, combined with typical ASD challenges in perception and executive function. But that’s not what’s important here. Those things may describe me but they do not define me.
Failure is a learning tool children use. They repeat actions until either it works, or they discover another element is needed. If they are supported in their attempts, they continue to experiment. If they are shut down, they develop performance anxiety and stop believing in themselves. This happens all too often for all kinds of reasons and embeds a fear of trying new things. But again, it doesn’t have to define us!
Using the term ‘growth mindset’ is I think a bit of a misnomer. We are fully wired for growth and evolution. It is who we are individually, and as a species. Perhaps though, as our species has devolved through the filters of our collective trauma and drama, we have lost sight of this. We have forgotten we are incredible beings, capable of so much… and yet we still must learn through trial and error.
‘Judge not lest ye be judged’. Sage words. Let us all be more accepting of ourselves and others. Let us applaud achievement where ever we find it! And let us be fearless in our journey to strive and thrive.
Moderate rain, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Sunny in the morning, thundery outbreaks in nearby during the afternoon, clear in the evening, partly cloudy overnight.
It seems like he isn’t the first person to be last seen alive at the jail
may his family find peace.
She was an awesome person whos legacy will live on. Her run for office showed me that her opponent was truly a despicable person.
i did not have the privilege of knowing Mrs. Myers, but it is apparent that Her's was a voice for freedom and justice for all. my most sincere condolences to the family.
Godspeed Ashley Myers
I find it interesting that the party who demands freedom of speech and gun control so often resorts to gun violence towards those they disagree with. Why is that?
You must feel like a ****** fool to find out it was a MAGA that shot your racist bigot hero.
that's what happens when you listen to the most preeminent liar in this country's history.
my condolences to his family.