From Fixed to Flexible

Building a Growth Mindset at Work

🌱 Why This Mindset Matters

In a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment, it’s not just skills that help you grow — it’s how you think about challenges, feedback, and learning.

A growth mindset is the belief that your abilities and intelligence can improve with effort, feedback, and persistence. This mindset transforms how you approach your tasks, your team, and your future.

🔄 From Fixed to Growth: Real-World Shifts

Fixed Mindset

Growth Mindset

“I’m not good at this.

“I’m still learning — I’ll get better.“

I made a mistake — I failed.“

“I made a mistake — I learned something.“

“This task is too hard.“

“I’ll find a way or ask for help.“

3 Ways to Practice a Growth Mindset Daily

1. Feedback is a Gift 🎁

Instead of avoiding feedback, embrace it.

 Try this: If you get corrected on a client task, say:

“Thanks for the heads-up — I’ll use this to do better next time.”

2. “I Don’t Know” Becomes “I’ll Learn” 📘

New tools, new tasks? That’s a chance to grow.

 Try this: If asked to do something new, say:

“Let me do some research or test it out. I’ll figure it out.”

3. Track Your Growth 📈

Keep a simple wins log to see how far you’ve come.

 Try this: Write down 1 thing each week that felt easier or smoother than before — that’s proof of growth.

💬 Ask yourself

“What’s one task that used to be hard for you but now feels easier?”

Celebrate small wins — they add up to big growth.

💡 Remember:

“Success is not about being the best — it’s about being better than you were yesterday.”