INTRODUCTION: What If Success Isn’t About Talent at All?

For years, we’ve been sold a story: you’re either gifted or you’re not. You’re either cut out for greatness—or you settle. But what if that entire narrative is broken?

Enter Mindset.

In this groundbreaking book, psychologist Carol Dweck turns the spotlight not on what we can do, but how we think about what we can do. Her research uncovers a hidden force shaping everything from school grades to startup triumphs, relationships to resilience. It’s not IQ. It’s not background. It’s not luck.

It’s mindset.

There are two, and they’re worlds apart: the fixed mindset—where failure is a verdict—and the growth mindset—where failure is a stepping stone. One leads to fear and stagnation. The other unlocks possibility and power.

This book doesn’t hand you a roadmap. It hands you the keys to your own transformation. Whether you’re a parent, a leader, an artist, or an athlete, Mindset shows you how to replace shame with curiosity, excuses with effort, and limitations with learning.

The truth? Your future isn’t defined by your genes. It’s defined by your grit, your beliefs, and your willingness to grow.

Change your mindset. Change your life.