For each pair of statements, select the one that sounds more like you.

a. You believe that your efforts won't change your grades.

b. You believe that with effort you can improve your grades.

a. You believe that a good grade means you have learned everything you need to know.

b. You believe that you can always learn more, even if you have received an A.

a. You tend to blame the world around you when things go wrong.

b. You try to solve the problems when things go wrong.

a. You are often afraid to try new things because you fear you will fail.

b. You believe that failure is an opportunity to learn more.

a. You believe that some jobs are for “women only” or for “men only.”

b. You are open to exploring all job opportunities.

a. You believe that leaders are born, not made.

b. You believe that leadership can be developed.

a. You tend to believe negative things that others say about you.

b. You don't allow others to define who you are.

If you selected mostly “a” statements, you likely have a fixed mindset; if you selected mostly “b” statements, you have a growth mindset. As mentioned above, your mindset can change depending on the task. Which tasks do you approach with more of a growth mindset? Which tasks do you approach with more of a fixed mindset? Remember that a mindset that is fixed today might not be fixed tomorrow—with some motivation you can challenge yourself, take some risks, and develop a positive attitude about your ability to grow and change.