“When there's a setback, someone with a fixed mindset will start thinking, 'Maybe I don't have what it takes?' They may get defensive and give up. A hallmark of a successful person is that they persist in the face of obstacle, and often, these obstacles are blessings in disguise.”
"When you read about an athlete or team that wins over and over and over, remind yourself, ‘More than ability, they have character.’"
- Carol Dweck
Integrity
"Becoming is better than being."
- Carol Dweck
Personal Growth
"Effort is what ignites ability and turns it into accomplishment."
- Carol Dweck
Hard Work
"The hallmark of successful people is that they are always stretching themselves to learn new things."
- Carol Dweck
Learning
"In a growth mindset, challenges are exciting rather than threatening. So rather than thinking, oh, I’m going to reveal my weaknesses, you say, wow, here’s a chance to grow."
- Carol Dweck
Growth
"One of the most challenging aspects of fitness is overcoming obstacles."
- Unknown
Overcoming Obstacles
"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity."
- Albert Einstein
Overcoming Obstacles
"Not knowing you can’t do something, is sometimes all it takes to do it."
- Ally Carter
Overcoming Obstacles
"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."
- Michael Jordan
Overcoming Obstacles
"If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."
- Michael Jordan
Overcoming Obstacles