How simply changing your mindset can drastically change your business.
Whether you are aware of it or not, the current results of your business are being controlled by an individual force, called your paradigm; your business must control its paradigm in order to control its results! What is a paradigm? A paradigm is defined by Bob Proctor, life coach and successful businessman, here:
‘A paradigm is a multitude of habits that guide every move you make. They affect the way you eat, the way you walk, even the way you talk. They govern your communication, your work habits, your successes and your failures.’
Bob Proctor – Definition of ‘Paradigm’
Once a business, or person, has accepted the fact that their paradigm – or mindset as many people prefer to call it – is directly responsible for their results, they now possess a ‘rare power’ of creating their future directly through the faculties of their creative imagination.
An introduction to the different mindsets.
The two most commonly accepted categories of paradigms are the growth mindset and the fixed mindset. Best defined by Stanford University’s Carol Dweck, psychology professor and esteemed author
“In a fixed mindset students believe their basic abilities, their intelligence, their talents, are just fixed traits. They have a certain amount and that’s that, and then their goal becomes to look smart all the time and never look dumb. In a growth mindset students understand that their talents and abilities can be developed through effort, good teaching and persistence. They don’t necessarily think everyone’s the same or anyone can be Einstein, but they believe everyone can get smarter if they work at it.”
Carol Dweck – Stanford University
So, essentially a fixed mindset possessing individual tends to believe that intelligence is fixed and that some people are just more blessed and bound to succeed than others. A growth mindset possessing individual firmly believes that their brain and intelligence is plastic, as in the scientific phenomenon neuroplasticity, meaning that through hard work and discipline, their intelligence and skill can be molded into whatever form is desired.
How to identify what mindset is controlling your business.
Are you a fixed mindset person or a growth mindset person? Nobody can really answer that truthfully except yourself, well and maybe a few close friends of yours but nonetheless; understanding the set of beliefs that is controlling your business and life is crucial to making real, measurable progress. A quick way to get a sense as to the mindset you are operating in is to look at a few statements and see which ones truly resonate with you the most.
- I am not who I was yesterday.
- I tend to visualize negative outcomes when presented an opportunity.
- I am capable of achieving anything that comes to my mind.
- I may not be the smartest, but I am a problem solver.
- My competition has way better resources and employees than I will ever have.
- I cannot control the results and circumstances in my life.
- The people I am associated with are a source of inspiration.
- I am constantly learning new ways to achieve an outcome.
- I am embracing technology in my business.
- The world around me is changing so fast there is no way I can keep up.
People who tend toward a fixed mindset usually agree with statements 2, 5, 6, and 10. Those who agree with statements 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9 have strong leanings towards a growth mindset.
The Best practices for shifting into a growth mindset.
What good would an informative article be without providing actionable steps to apply in your daily life? Cultivating or strengthening a growth mindset is simple; however, this does not mean it is easy. Here are our most basic tips and practices that you can begin implementing today to facilitate your paradigm shift.
- Acknowledge and embrace imperfection.
- Pay close attention to the words you use on a daily basis.
- Visualize yourself as someone who can adapt to any circumstances.
- Write down your goals and brainstorm the skills you’d need to learn in order to achieve them.
- Pride yourself on the ability to grow, not your natural talent level.
- Compare yourself to who you were yesterday and envision a better you for tomorrow.
- Treat others as if they can accomplish anything they desire – it will affirm that you can as well
- Read plenty of educational and spiritual books to guide you on your journey.
- Acknowledge that life is a wave; it has its ups and downs. Become mindful of the spot you are currently in and express gratitude for the experience – whether good or bad.
- Take advantage of N.E.T (No Extra Time) and listen to audiobooks, podcasts, and other educational content while driving or performing tasks that allow you to focus on more than one thing at a time.
Our top resources for cultivating a growth mindset.
The internet is as abundant with information and resources as the water is abundant in the ocean. We wish we could scrape the whole world wide web and get ALL the best resources, but unfortunately we do not have that technology yet, so here is my list of the top resources for developing a growth mindset!
- Impact Theory Motivational Videos and Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnYMOamNKLGVlJgRUbamveA
- Tony Robbins Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TonyRobbinsLive
- Carol Dweck Stanford Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ
- A Neuroscientist’s Secrets to Obtaining a Growth Mindset https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGa_jt3IncY
- Bob Proctor – The Subconscious Mind and How to Program it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urun_rE79_Q
These are just a few quality video recommendations to get you more comfortable with the topics and really on your way to cultivating a growth mindset. Do your own research and you will find thousands of additional helpful videos and resources!
Conclusion
In this article, we discussed and defined the invisible force that is guiding your business, identified some traits of growth and fixed minded people, and introduced you to some quality practices and resources you can implement into your life immediately! We are very grateful for you checking out our blog and simply wish that you use this information and take action to make a positive impact on your life! For more FREE Resources and business tips, subscribe to our email newsletter at www.vivifimedia.com/contact/
