Cole Rabideau - ENTR200 Growth Mindset Journal

Over the past 21 days, engaging in the mindset journal has been a tough yet fun journey. Initially, I found myself frequently caught in the web of self-doubt and fixed thinking. The journalism process compelled me to confront these patterns head-on, documenting instances where I defaulted to a fixed mindset and dissecting the underlying thoughts. Recognizing these patterns became a powerful catalyst for change. As I actively worked to adopt a growth mindset, I observed a significant shift in my perspective. Challenges that once seemed insurmountable now appear as opportunities for learning and improvement. The daily reflection forced me to seek out the positive aspects of setbacks and failures, re framing them as stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks. Engaging with this growth mindset journal has not only influenced how I approach challenges but has also seeped into various aspects of my life, fostering resilience, adaptability, and a newfound enthusiasm for continuous learning....

 I really enjoyed responding to this question on day 6 so thought I'd answer it again. Obviously my answer is gonna be based on climbing again but this time a little different. I've always wanted to travel the world and see what kind of climbing is offered around the globe. Given unlimited resources and support I would pack all my things, buy a van and travel. I'd start with northern Canada as I've always wanted to see BC, and travel to new places when I feel like it. Life moves so fast in this modernized world so being able to disconnect and go see the beauty the world has to offer and obviously climbing is exactly what I would do.

 Opposite of yesterdays post today we are talking about recognizing growth mindset. My dad has always been someone to display a growth mindset, although he may not even know what it is he is able to implement it into his everyday challenges. Whenever he feels frustrated at something or does something wrong rather than quickly placing blame or quitting he adjusts his mentality to either think outside the box or just tell himself "you got this". Living with someone who demonstrates this mentality lets me see it on almost a constant basis which is helpful towards seeing a growth mindset in myself.

 I have a friend I climb with quite often, him and I are fairly similar in skill level with the only separation between us being mindset. He is a very strong climber but their fixed mindset puts a strong roof on their performance. When approaching a challenging climb if they don't complete the climb within 10 or so attempts their frustration and false hope begins to set in. Besides just visual anger and frustration their attempts afterwards lead to no better results which leads to just more frustration. Although climbing is very frustrating and it's easy to feel false hope it only impacts your own ability. Seeing this mindset in them has taught me how important it is to practice growth mindset in not only climbing but all sports, as your physical performance is determined by your mental mindset.

 Rock climbing has been quite the emotional roller coaster lately. At first, I'm stuck in this mindset where I'm thinking, "I can't do this; it's too much." Doubts flood in, and I start second-guessing my ability. But then, amidst the frustration, I catch myself. I decide to switch gears, embracing a growth mindset instead. I see the challenge as a chance to learn and get better. Each failed attempt counts towards new learning, "I fell here because... how can I do it differently to not fall on my next attempt". It's not just about completing the climbs, it's about conquering self-doubt. Shifting to a growth mindset not only helped me reach the top but transformed frustration into a badge of resilience and a reminder that we're all a work in progress on and off the climbing wall.

 In Angela Lee Duckworth's TED talk, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance," she compellingly explores the principles of growth and learning. Duckworth emphasizes the importance of viewing challenges as opportunities for personal and professional development, encouraging a proactive approach to obstacles. Her insights on reframing failures as integral to the learning process prompt a fresh perspective on setbacks. Duckworth advocates for a lifelong commitment to learning, beyond formal education, and highlights the significance of networking and collaboration in cultivating a growth mindset. Her talk embraces challenges, learning from failures, continuous learning, and the power of networking as transformative elements in the journey of personal and professional development. Duckworth's TED talk serves as a catalyst for adopting a mindset of grit and growth in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of life.

 I've been thinking about what exactly makes a relationship ideal, whether it's romantic or business. We often picture it as this smooth, no-disagreement scenario, but that seems a bit too perfect, you know? Embracing a growth mindset in relationships is like realizing it's okay to have differences, it's not about avoiding them but navigating through together. The perfect relationship might not be the one without any bumps, it's the one where you both grow through the disagreements. It's like acknowledging, "We see things differently, let's figure this out and learn from it.". Today's reflection is making me value the real, imperfect, and authentic side of relationships a bit more. It's like understanding that growth isn't just a solo journey, it's something you do together, even when things aren't picture-perfect.

 Between classes and during homework/study breaks my friend and I enjoy playing ping pong in the 24 hour lounge. Now I myself haven't played ping pong much in my life and neither has he, but over the last few months we have both improved quite a lot. Our games are usually back and forth, point for point although I'm usually the one who loses as I tend to make more mistakes. Now usually I have been known to get quite frustrated and I am continuing to work on that but something different happened today. Instead of just smacking the ball around, we started chatting in between points, sharing our tricks and moves. It's nuts how two brains thinking alike can turn a ping pong table into a little adventure. Today made me realize that having a similar skill level isn't a drawback, it's a chance to dive into new strategies and improve together. It's like discovering that you can grow even while goofing around with a ping pong ball. This mindset is turning our games into ...

So, I was messing around with some code the other day, and guess what? I got it wrong. At first, it was annoying, and I felt like I should've known better since I had done this content in grade 11. But you know what? As I started figuring out where I went wrong, it hit me, being wrong is not a bad thing. It's like finding a hidden treasure in a video game. Instead of getting all frustrated, I got curious. It's weird, but making that mistake felt like a tiny adventure. Embracing the joy of being wrong is like turning a setback into a chance to get even better. It's not just about fixing mistakes, it's about seeing them as stepping stones on this cool journey of learning and growing. It's like finding joy in the messiness of it all and knowing that every oops moment is a little victory in disguise.

 Starting each day with the affirmation "I am resilient, and I embrace challenges as opportunities for growth" is becoming a ritual that feels like setting the sails for the day. It's more than positive thinking, it's a conscious choice to cultivate a mindset that not only welcomes challenges but finds joy in them. Reflecting on this daily practice, it's evident that the impact extends beyond mere words, it shapes my attitude and approach to tasks. It's like a small, intentional act that has profound ripple effects throughout the day, fostering a mindset that thrives on growth and resilience.

 Adapting a growth mindset is like having a key to unlock any opportunity. Growth mindset is a perspective that transforms life into a fulfilling journey. Embracing challenges becomes a strategic approach to problem-solving, learning evolves into a continuous pursuit of knowledge, and mistakes serve as valuable lessons in refinement. Adapting a growth mindset in my life would improve not only my attitude towards failures but my ability to learn from them. With a growth mindset rather than giving up when I fall off the wall I can use the knowledge from why I fell to improve the next attempt. Failing = success is only good if you understand failure = learning, as you can't succeed from failure if you don't choose to learn why you failed. In summary, adopting a growth mindset is almost like a compass that guides us through the dynamic landscape of life, turning challenges into opportunities and learning into a lifelong adventure.

 You are a first-year university student pursuing a degree in computer science. The courses are challenging, and you're facing a particularly difficult programming project. The deadline is approaching, and you're unsure if you have the skills to complete it successfully. Additionally, you have an opportunity to join a study group with classmates who seem more experienced, but you feel hesitant about joining because you're afraid of looking inadequate. Using a fixed mindset you might think something like, "I've never been a coding genius, and this project is beyond my abilities. Joining the study group won't help". As apposed to a growth mindset, you may say something like "This project is challenging, but it's an opportunity to deepen my understanding of programming. Joining the study group could provide valuable insights, and I can learn from my peers". The fixed mindset in this situation is avoidant due to the fear of being judged a...

 For the past few weeks I have been "tutoring" my sister for her grade 10 math class. Using my experience's and knowledge of the grade 10 curriculum as well as being decently proficient in math I have been helping her understand and creating questions related to test topics for her to practice with. Not only has this assisted her performance in her math class but I still find myself googling certain questions to remind myself how to do them again, even though I didn't completely forget it it just took a little reminder to figure out how to do it again. The experience so far has taught me what it was like to at one time be the person being taught by either my parents or peers but also appreciate the access our generation has to online resources and learning I very much use today.

 Taking on new challenges is a important part of improvement. Today I decided I would take on the challenge of learning to solve a rubiks cube. Now my goal wasn't to be able to do it in world record time but to follow the steps and be able to do it in however long it took. I started by watching a you tube video that brought me through the step by step process of solving it using what was called "the daisy method". After following the video with a cube in hand I too the challenge to do it on my own, unsurprisingly I got stuck quite quickly. I didn't realize the amount of repetition it would take to remember the steps after the video suddenly wasn't there, I watched the video again, and again until I was able to solve the first 2 "layers" on my own. The last one required a little more thinking and the memorization was a lot more challenging. Knowing how much I struggle with memorization I stepped back from the video and continued practising the first 2 lay...

 It's hard to sum up within a single reflection what I am grateful for. Everything from the opportunities I have, the life I get to live in to the house I sleep in every night. I really like the quote ,"Appreciate what you have before it becomes what you had". Not sure who or where it is from to properly source it but I feel like it really sums up the idea of being grateful and the consequences of not, many people including myself need to step back sometimes and realize the hardships or the things you want are sometime things others can only dream of having. The old shoes on your feet are brand new to the next person, the 3 year old phone in your hand is a new phone to someone else. Now I'm not just trying to highlight material items, you can be grateful for happiness, I just believe it's the best example when it comes to reflecting on gratitude as it is the thing most people take for granted. Reflecting on gratitude really makes me realize how much I myself need ...

This is such a loaded question. Much like the old what would you do if you won the lottery question it's hard to brainstorm just one idea. As a climber of roughly 8 years myself who is also always looking for new ideas and challenges to take on I continually ask myself what the climbing world needs, what issued have yet to be solved. With recent research done on climbers diets and health, the rising issue of competitive climbers lacking the calories intake in their diets to sustain a healthy human weight is only getting worse. Now I am no health professional, I am just a kid passionate about climbing, so what can I even do? With unlimited resources and support I would connect with sports health specialist and high level athletes to understand their mindsets and feedback on the current issue. With their feedback and support I would generate a community of climbers interested or in the field of health research whether it be in school or a career and have them talk to athletes of all ...

 Today was a day of learning. I had the opportunity to participate at a climbing competition in Toronto, filled with strong athletes and friends. The format of this competition was a little strange, 50 climbs total and 5 hours to complete as many as you can, basically a climbing marathon. Out of all the climbs one stuck out to me the most, not because I got it, the exact opposite actually. Climb 34 was just as much a physical battle as it was mentally for me, seeing my friends around me seemingly do it with ease not only put on the weight of catching up but destroyed my self confidence. After 10 attempts or so I was beginning to give up, the moves weren’t working and I was frustrated. It wasn’t until I looked at the climb from another angle did I realize “there’s another way I can do this”. Right as I was about to give up a spark fired and I was determined again, more attempts go down my shins are bleeding skin was thin but I wanted it. Unfortunately I was unable to complete the cl...

 Mom Stop - Second guessing yourself Keep - Your current school,work,life balance Start - Eating healthier Dad  Stop - Being cocky/critical Keep - Your current school,work,life balance Start - taking more responsibility of health, personal belongings etc For this activity to be as successful as possible I asked my parents individually without giving the other the firsts response. It was interesting to watch them try and come up in words a response to each question, I think the issue was they were both trying to answer in a way I could reflect upon rather than just their initial thought so if I were to try this activity again I would tell them to say the first thing that comes to mind without telling them what it is for. I wasn't surprised to see them answer the same for keep as they both emphasize the importance of balancing work school and extra curricular ensuring one is not battling another. The activity made me realize, it is important to properly word and deliver an activ...

After my experience with volleyball I was never fond of team sports. Although team based play is supposed to be about support and working together I constantly felt if I wasn't performing I was letting the team down, the weight of playing well was not only on yourself but the entire team. Constantly comparing myself to other people on the team and their progress wasn't helping my own progression. After shifting to climbing I thought I could escape the team sports pressure but rather found the self criticism to be just the same. Constantly doubting myself or being disappointment because I couldn't send that climb to the point of physical anger ruined the intent of the sport which was to have fun. For those reasons I've stayed away from serious competitive climbing, not because of the fear of failure but the fear of losing the fun and enjoyment of the sport. Viewing my own progress and getting to decide when and how I train was exactly what volleyball was missing, having ...

 My first biggest fail was when I use to play volleyball, around age 12. Around the age of 11 (while I was still playing volleyball) I was introduced to rock climbing, which at the time this sport was very unknown and to this day still quite is. Overtime my enjoyment for climbing became much larger than volleyball, fast forward to next years team tryouts I made the decision to no longer pursue my volleyball carrier, although I may have made the team I didn't have the same drive and desire for the sports my teammates did.To this day I have been climbing and have made myself a part time career out of it at my local climbing gym but more importantly feel the enjoyment for the sport beyond just doing it. Choosing to end my volleyball career may be considered as a failure but the number of doors climbing opened for me as a result connects to taking risks. It was uncertain whether I would continue to enjoy rock climbing once I left volleyball, maybe I would have hated it within the nex...

  I strongly believe everything from talents to intelligence is something that can be nurtured and improved or changed based on the amount of effort and work someone puts in. While yes I do believe people are born with natural talents and smarts, through learning everyone can achieve any level of skill in any field with enough dedication and hard work. I definitely feel as a person I've grown from a more fixed mindset to a growth one as I've found myself to be taking on more challenges and whiling to learn/challenge myself without the fear of failing. I believe the amount of effort you put into something will always show as a result, it may be harder for you than it is for the next person but that doesn't make you any less intelligent or less skilled, it just means you learn or grow at a different pace.