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More Than Muscle: How Your Mindset Shapes your Strength

Morganne Aaberg Season 1 Episode 3

In this episode, we dive into how our mindset shapes our strength. Using research psychologist Carol Dweck's theory of mindsets, we discuss fixed vs. growth mindsets and how that applies to us as women building strength. 

Timestamps: 

0:00 - Intro
1:07 - How parents impact our mindsets as children
2:25 - Self-theories can determine our success
2:47 - Carol Dweck and growth and fixed mindsets
5:31 - Trait-based praise. Mueller & Dweck (1998) article on this.
8:34 - How does growth and fixed mindset impact us as women cultivation our strength?
12:51 - Growth mindset tips for women lifting

If you want to go deeper into mindsets, start with Carol Dweck's book "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" or watch her Ted Talk








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