I was just thinking about some of the books I’ve read and how they fall into different categories.  Some are interesting but not particularly useful/applicable and some are useful but aren’t particularly interesting.  One book that was actually a little of both was Mindset by Carol Dweck.  There are interesting stories that highlight key points regarding fixed and growth mindsets that she covers early in the book, but it gets repetitive as you look at them in every possible situation (school, work, etc).  Looking back, I’m thankful to have read Mindset before a media training class last year.

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