Brainology Mr. Dweck Fixed Mindset

Everyone can be a writer, even they are struggling with English. It could take a long time, depends on how hard they try to study and learn, but it is not difficult. The living environment does not interfere with learning, learning is equal to everyone. I am international student, English is still my second language in my life. At the first day of school in America, I was frustrated and scared with talking to someone in English. I knew the alphabet, I knew how to spell my name, that was it. I could not have any conversation with classmates or teachers because I was afraid they would make fun of me. But with little time and effort, five years later I try to write an essay in college. I don’t care who the audience will be for this writing, but
I hope that people like me who are frustrated and struggled with English, enjoy this writing and get some inspiration that they can also be a writer. To be a learner and writer, In my experience, there are a few things to keep in mind. The most important thing is the attitude toward learning and constant study. And there are more things to remember: Do not blame the living environment, do not set limits on learning, take a lot of risks. I believe everyone easily understands these opinions, I would like to interpret them as a person who had difficulty in English.
As I mentioned above, Being a successful learner and writer starts with having a positive attitude towards learning.
From the article ‘Brainology’, Mr. Dweck argues about ‘Fixed mindset’,“Many student believe that intelligence is fixed, that each person has a certain amount” (Carol S. Dweck, 2008). Fixed mindset makes learners afraid to challenge, reduces confidence. On the other hand, Mr. Dweck also talks about ‘Growth mindset’, learners who have positive mindset, believes intelligence is a potential that can be strengthened. Growth mindset helps learners to have a positive mind of learning and confront challenges. Before learning, learners should maintain good stereotypes and attitudes so they do not set limits on learning and they will be able to study
passionately.
Continuous learning is an important basis for becoming a writer. So what should we do for successful learning? Stephen King explains the answer very simply, “if you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot. there’s no way around these two things that i’m aware of, no shortcut” (King 221). There are so many kinds of writings in the world. Each writing has its own types and style, we read to experience their different styles of writing. Every book has a lesson, the more I read, the more I learn. Even in bad writings, they also give the lessons of must not to do. King also argues that “We also read in order to measure ourselves against the good and the great, to get a sense of all that can be done” (King 223). Constant reading helps to have a positive mindset, to learn and try new things for writing.
Does living environment interfere with learning?
As I said above, It is still terrible, I didn’t know how to speak English at all. I have always been studying while working in two or more part time jobs, I always cursed my situation for why I had to live this hard. But recently I found that my situation was very normal after learned few people who have studied in a much more difficult environment than myself and have become successful writers. By the 1960s, Alexie was living with his family on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Even his family were poor, Alexie’s father always read and inspired to Alexie to read. There was a lot of racial discrimination, Alexie was expected to fail and remain uneducated. He writes, “A smart Indian is a dangerous person, widely feared and ridiculed by Indians and non-Indians alike. I fought with my classmates on a daily basis. They wanted me to stay quiet when the non-Indian teacher asked for answers, for volunteers, for help. We were Indian children expected to be stupid” (Alexie 17). Alexie was not frustrated by his situation and able to save his own life. He broke the stereotype of being just another uneducated Indian
boy.