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Re:Ask HN: Name one idea that changed your life by ncfausti on Wednesday May 06, 2020 @07:14PM (#23097557)
The title states "Name one idea that changed your life."

I haven't considered the research, I'm just talking about the positive changes I've seen in my life as a result of changing my mindset from "I can't do this because I'm not smart enough" to "this is hard, but I will learn it."

In the case of the former I was a non-starter. With the latter, everything becomes much more accessible.

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Re:Ask HN: Name one idea that changed your life by tomp on Thursday May 07, 2020 @06:25AM (#23101468)
Absolutely, and as I said, I support the mindset.

I just object to this line in your comment: To briefly sum up the findings

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Re:Ask HN: Name one idea that changed your life by ncfausti on Thursday May 07, 2020 @05:45PM (#23108727)
Ah, I see! I agree. That paragraph is an excerpt from the website (as I was on my phone and didn't feel like summarizing the full theory).

On a macro level i.e. comparing people with vastly different circumstances/experiences/variables it does seem questionable, but on an individual level the change can be quite profound, going from a self-defeating to a more open/growth oriented mindset.

Also reminds me of one of my favorite quotes, by Henry Ford:

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.”

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