Today, we’ll be talking about how sometimes our brains need a makeover. Our minds can be pre-wired or preset for failure, but we want to set them up for success. Here’s how this works and why it matters. Watch the video or read the full article to know more.

Our brains are marvels of adaptability. They change and transform based on our thoughts, experiences, and what we go through in life. The more we encounter, the more we adapt, and our brains evolve. This is called neuroplasticity. It allows our mindsets to physically reshape the structures of our brains, creating different functions.

The concept of "mindset" was first introduced by psychologist Carol Dweck. Her research in the 20th century showed that our past experiences shape our mindsets, which in turn shape our perceptions of the future and influence our behaviors.

You’ve probably heard of how people perceive the same event differently. Some may see a glass half full, while others see it as half empty.

But today, I’m not focusing on whether you're naturally inclined to be optimistic or pessimistic. The key point is that our mindset and neuroplasticity affect our behaviors. In other words, whether the glass is half full or half empty doesn’t matter. What matters is that you can change your behaviors and simply pour more water into the glass. That’s the essence of what I’m talking about here.

Our mindset shapes our behaviors, not just our perceptions. It’s not just about how you see things; it’s about what you do with that perception. So, it’s crucial to pay attention to your mindset because everything you perceive is filtered through it, which ultimately impacts your actions.

For example, let’s say you’re in a meeting, and Carol, a young single mother, speaks up, saying the workload is too much, and tasks need to be redefined. She mentions she can’t stay late every night because of her responsibilities. After this meeting, different people may leave with entirely different interpretations of what happened.

One person might say to a friend, “You should have seen Carol today. She was so rude, complaining about her workload and how she can’t manage because she’s a single mom. She’s probably all disorganized.” This interpretation could stem from the fact that this person values career over family and doesn’t understand Carol’s struggles.

Meanwhile, someone else might say, “Carol was so inspiring today! She finally spoke up about the overwhelming workload. I can’t believe she’s been managing all this as a single mom. I think I’m going to follow her lead and speak up too.” This person, with a different mindset, sees Carol’s actions as empowering.

These two individuals attended the same meeting, heard the same person, but their different models of reality shaped how they perceived the event—and more importantly, how they’ll behave afterward. The first person, who values achievement in their career, might take on more tasks and pursue a managerial role. The second might be inspired to step up and advocate for themselves.

This is why mindset is so important. It doesn’t just exist in our heads; it impacts how we act at the end of the day.

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