GEN 201 Wk 2 Discussion – Grit and Growth Mindset

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Welcome to Week 2! This week, we continue to build strategies and ways of thinking than can contribute to helping you achieve your goals. In particular, adopting the concepts of “grit” and “growth mindset” can change the way we deal with difficulties and setbacks. Embracing these mindsets can be a critical factor in your personal, academic, and professional life. As you learn about long- and short-term goals this week, consider the importance of “grit” and “growth mindset” in achieving those goals.

Before responding to this week’s discussion questions, reflect on the reading, and be sure to watch the videos that talk about these concepts.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

How do “grit” and “growth mindset” relate to one another? Provide at least one example of how you might use grit or growth mindset as you pursue your goals. In addition to using these skills, how can managing your time effectively help you achieve your goals, in this class and beyond?

Which of the activities this week were most meaningful or helpful to you? Finally, is there any other information you would like or need to improve your own grit and growth mindset?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.