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This might mean nothing to you, but I will tell my story regardless.

Last year I started learning maths again, 15 years after leaving school. Part of me wasn’t sure if I can do it. “I’m not a maths person” was my mindset (a fixed mindset).

Listening to Carol Dweck helped me understand the difference between helplessness (fixed mindset) and hopefulness (growth mindset).

Her ideas gave me courage. I changed how I viewed myself. I’m not “a maths person”, but I’m working hard at growing my maths ability. I’m not static, I can change.

It might sound simple and obvious to you, but it changed my world, especially after being raised in an abusive household. I wasn’t taught how to believe in myself, but Carol Dweck’s lessons in growth mindset replaced poor parenting with insights that actually help.

I’m now further down the line in my studying and I’m enjoying maths, which I can’t believe.

I wouldn’t have done this without her.