In order to fully embrace the growth mindset and enhance our creativity, we must be willing and never be afraid to face our inner fears and working through failure.

What I find interesting about the article is the brief summary of Carol Dweck's words. It's interesting how it challenges a deeply ingrained cultural belief that praising innate qualities like inteligence and talents leads to a higher self-esteem and better performance. They points out that this approach can backfire, creating fear of failure and avoidance of challenges to protect one's image. Instead, they emphasizes the importance of praising effort,strategies, and resilience and this promotes a growth mindset, where people can see abilities as something that are developable, expandable and can be improved. It's a powerful insight for workplaces, schools, and parenting , suggesting that how we give feedback can significantly shape motivation, learning, and long-term success.

• Do I agree or disagree with the author's conclusion?

  I agree with the author's conclusion as they mentioned that we have to work through mental barriers and internal blocks, commit to practicing our craft and to stick with the process for years in order to see our creative genius bloom.

• Questions that stuck in my head while reading the article :

  1. Why do you think creativity tends to decrease as children grew older ?

  2. Is modern education system contribute to the decrease in creativity? If so, how?

  3. What habits could you personally develop to strengthen your creativity skills?

• Your mind is a Suggestion Engine

  ^{Consider every thought you have as a suggestion, not an order. They are merely options. You have the power to choose which option to follow.}

• Discomfort is Temporary

  ^{The hard part never lasts long. Whether it's a workout or writing sessions, it will be over soon. So lean into the discomfort.}

• You will never regret good work once it is done

  ^{The hard part is starting. But once you complete the work, you're always glad you did. Good effort never betrays you. And each time you do, you'll look like someone who's disciplined and commited. Small actions shape who you are.}

• This is Life.

  ^{Life is good and bad every other way. Spend it in a way that will make you proud. Don't wait for the right moment or motivation. The choice to push forward today is what defines your life.}

• Let the world decide.

  ^{Our jobs isn't to be perfect, it's to show up and do the work. Let the results take care of themselves.}

The title really catches my eyes and to add on, this topic is something that we often experience at times. I really agree with the author. I mean, the author combines raw vulnerability with practical wisdom in a way that are so empowering and relatable at the same time. They doesn't pretend to be so full of motivated, instead they admits that even after years of consistency, there's still days when they just wants to quit. They focuses on showing up, rather than being brilliant every time, a lesson in discipline and identity-building; do work, even if it's not your best day. Putting struggles into perspective, showing how temporary discomfort leads to lasting growth, echoing ideas of passion and resist the temptation of an immediate reward in favor of a more valuable and long-lasting reward later. This higlights the essence of the author's message which is perseverance, perspective, and the power of choice.

Though, it does makes me questions like :

1. What thoughts do I treat as facts, even though they're just suggestions?

2. How can I practice choosing better mental suggestions when I'm struggling?

3. What habits that could help me show up even when I don't feel like it?