Carol Dweck: The Success Of College

The Success of College

What does it take to be successful in college? Success means the attainment of popularity or profit (Definition) . Many people want to be very successful in college because it will help them achieve their goals and they will continue to keep their growth mindset and pass the class. In fact ,"Success according to Carol Dweck, the mindsets changes what people strive for and what they see as success... they change the definition significance and impact of failure... they change the deepest meaning of effort."(Maria Popova)The definition of success is different for everyone. Success is determined by a person’s mindset, which allows them to strive towards their goals on being successful. In order to be successful in
college students should try to manage their time, have a growth mindset and practice.

The level of success determines the impact of failure, the amount of effort that is produced into success determines the significance. Taking charge of time is very crucial in college. There are so many ways to get distracted and lose focus on what is important.With that being said there are many ways to keep track of time such as prioritizing, making schedules and getting a good night rest. Taking steps into consider it will lead a potential college student on the right path to success. The way the students set everything up and how much effort they put into managing their time. Taking time to put other responsibilities to the side and concentrate and managing your time .

Why does taking criticism constructive shows maturity but it also allows students to become self aware.
Another way to become successful and remain successful Growth mindset: To become a successful student in college it takes maturity. A lot of students don’t know how to detect constructive criticism, not only to identify strengths and weaknesses, find what works for you. There are many ways to complete a task find tactics that compliments your work. Staying ahead of your classmates by setting goals, for some reason milestones motivates students and people in general to keep going and it allows students to remember that their one step closer to success. In fact , "Success according to Carol Dweck, the success of others is seen as a source of inspiration and information. To growth mindset individuals, success is not seen as a zero-sum game."(Michael Graham Richard) This quote relates to growth mindset because growth mindset means they thrive on challenge and see failure as a way to succeed. Students keep growing and they strive to achieve their goal to get what they have to get done. Their intelligence can be developed and they embrace challenges. They learn from criticism and they don't give up. They keep trying and push themselves. Students don't end up failing they learn from their mistake and achieve their goal the next
time.

We've all heard the saying that practice makes perfect the more the students practice the better they will become.
Students see themselves failing they don’t just give up they keep trying so next time they will get a perfect score. Many students won't even try to practice because they feel like they won't get better and it's boring. Many students have different ways to stay organized and when they are using mnemonic devices. In college to be successful students want to be very organized and prepare for what is going to happen. Everything that we do takes practice when we are organized everything is easier and helpful when it comes down to what we have to
do.

Students have different mnemonic devices for anything they have to do if it on a spelling test or doing a essay. They can be very helpful for some and not helpful for others use what's best for you. In fact, "Success according to David Laude, he offered TIP students two hours each week of extra instruction; he assigned them advisers who kept in close contact with them and intervened if the students ran into trouble or feel behind;.''( Paul Tough) This quote relates to practice because David offered the students two hours each week and they kept practice so they will get a better score. The students had a adviser so they wouldn't be left behind or got into trouble and they still can do their work. The more help and questions you ask the better you will get at the work and be successful.

To sum up order to be successful in college students should try to manage their time, have a growth mindset and practice. In fact, "Success according to Daniel Goleman, sometimes they shout an answer, start to work without fully understanding the directions, lack an organized plan or strategy, for approaching a problem, or make immediate value judgements about an idea ( criticizing or praising it). "(Arthur L. Costa) This quote relates to all 3 ideas because Daniel is talking about having a growth mindset and students practicing, managing time . In managing time you want to make a schedule and while practicing you want to be very organized.

The 3 main ideas are manage their time, have a growth mindset and practice. Managing time students want to be aware and responsible for the real world. Managing time pick a goal that will fix just for you and use your time wisely to achieve that goal. Having a growth mindset they don’t give up they learn from materials and failure to them is a opportunity to grow. Having a growth mindset they like to try new materials and they like to challenge themselves. Students need practice to perfect if student don’t practice and use your time wisely for your goals you won't be perfect so that means students won't be successful in life.