Assignment 21A Reading Reflection No. 2

The book that I chose to read for this second reading reflection was Mindset: How we can learn to fulfill our potential by Carol Dweck

1.) What was the general theme or argument of the book?

• The general argument throughout the entire book is that every person has a mindset, and that this mindset is what is a guide throughout our lives and determines our limits, abilities, and everything in between. There are two mindsets, fixed meaning that your abilities and capabilities are set in stone and can not be changed; and there is a growth mindset, this means that there is room for change and that everyone is transforming and growing throughout their lives. 

2.) How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning in ENT 3003?

• In my opinion, this book connected with this ENT 3003 class because the main focus of the book was about the two mindsets that everybody has and how those affect every action we take throughout our lives. This reminds me of the content that we have learned in a bunch of different lectures about the "entrepreneur mindset" so learning about the growth mindset in this book really connected these two together since in the growth mindset you are focused on where you are going to, how you're going to succeed, and so on which is similar to the entrepreneur mindset because you are always evolving and being innovative as an entrepreneur. 

3.) If you had to design an exercise for this class, based on the book you read, what would that exercise involve?

• I would design a survey with different forms so that way every student who took the survey would have some variation in the types of questions and answers that they selected. On this survey I would include questions that would focus on what kind of personality the students each had to try to determine if they have a growth or a fixed mindset. 
• At the end of the survey, each student would add up their total number of A's, B's, C's, and D's from their answers. This would then determine what kind of mindset each student had. 
• After the students had tallied up all of their points and determined what kind of mindset they possessed, I would include an information packet at the end of the entire survey so every student could read and become more informed about what their particular mindset style encased. 

4.) What was your biggest surprise or 'aha' moment when reading the book? In other words, what did you learn that differed most from your expectations?

• My biggest 'aha' moment was realizing that all of the information that Carol Dweck was saying about how big of an impact that the two types of mindsets can have on a person was actually insanely true. In the beginning I thought it might just be a bunch of bologna but now after reading the book I realize that it is true, the type of mindset that you have can have a huge impact on your life. If you have a fixed mindset you might not be able to realize your full potential and lose out on some great opportunities, but if you have a growth mindset you will be more prepared for whatever kinds of situations come your way and be able to take the trials and experiences that you go through in your life to use them as a leverage for you to grow as a person. I was overall, impressed with how relatable this book was not only for my personal life but for the entrepreneurship lifestyle as well.