8 Easy Ways To Develop A Growth-Mindset

You may have heard the phrase “growth mindset” floating around. But what does it really mean? Is it important for small business owners? Growth-minded people know how to constantly create new goals to keep themselves focussed. Whether it’s for growth for your small business or personal growth goals, here are 8 easy ways to develop your own growth mindset. Keep these in mind!

1. LEARN FROM MISTAKES.

Evaluate what went wrong, think about the changes you can make to improve, and then do it! 

2. MAKE A NEW GOAL FOR EVERY GOAL ACCOMPLISHED.

You’ll never be done growing! Just because you hit your first or fiftieth goal, doesn’t mean you should stop. Having a growth mindset means you’re in a continuous state of improvement. 

3. TAKE RISKS.

Try something that equally terrifies and excites you. Take a step out of your comfort zone and see what happens. If your risk pays off, it will be a whole lot easier to take risks in the future.

4. SHIFT YOUR ATTITUDE

This should come as no surprise. Life and business will throw curveballs your way. Shift your attitude to view challenges as opportunities. A growth mindset means seeing things with fresh eyes.

5. DEFINE YOUR PURPOSE.

People with a growth mindset have a greater sense of purpose. Keep the big picture in mind. Those goals you’ve made? Why did you make them? 

Define your why, and you’ve got your purpose. Hold on to that and keep it in mind every single day.

6. SWAP OUT THE WORD “FAILING” FOR THE WORD “LEARNING.”

It will happen. We’re making a guarantee. Something will ‘fail’ or fall short of your original plan. When this happens, and you miss a goal, reframe your mindset. Maybe you haven’t failed; you’ve learned.

7. PAUSE AND REFLECT

Set aside some intentional time on a regular basis to truly reflect on your progress. Their learning at least once a day.

8. CELEBRATE THE GROWTH!

If you truly appreciate the growth you’re experiencing, you’ll want to share your progress with others. Rightfully so! Celebrate it.