"In fact, **every word and action can send a message. It tells children—or students, or athletes—how to think about themselves**. It can be a fixed-mindset message that says: You have permanent traits and I’m judging them. Or it can be a growth-mindset message that says: **You are a developing person and I am committed to your development**." ([Location 2972](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B01M036N60&location=2972)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[parenting]], [[coaching]], [[fixed-mindset]], [[growth-mindset]], [[slowing-down-not-stopping]], [[progressing-slowly]], **Source** -- [[20250429082504 - B - Mindset]]