March 22, 2021
Fixed mindsets vs growth mindsets.
We either have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. And if you haven’t read the Secrets to Mastering Your Mindset book yet, here is one of the differences between the two mindsets.
“Reasons why” versus “reasons why not.”
Fixed growth mindsets look for “reasons why not,” why an opportunity won’t work for them. But where did they get that mindset trait?
Here is just one place: work.
If a fixed-mindset person hates his job, when a problem or challenge occurs, he is more than happy to say he can’t move forward. This means he won’t have to work harder on a job he hates.
Growth mindsets will look for solutions to the problem or challenge. Maybe they enjoy their work more.
When we are prospecting, we look for dissatisfied people. That is half of our mission. But if they have fixed mindsets from years of job dissatisfaction, it may be hard for them to quickly change to entrepreneurial thinking.
"What would happen if ...?"
This is a great opening to get our prospects dreaming about better lives.
Here are some examples:
“What would happen if you didn’t have to wake up every morning to go to work?”
“What would happen if you had more holiday time with the family?”
“What would happen if you didn’t have to spend hours commuting every week?”
“What would happen if you had an extra paycheck every month?”
“What would happen if you could retire next year?”
“What would happen if you had a bigger paycheck for your family?”
Free Zoom training on mindset - this Tuesday!
If you’ve read our new book, Secrets to Mastering Your Mindset, you probably want more ideas for mindset control.
On Tuesday, March 23, Keith and I will do a 45-minute class with questions and answers. The time will be noon, U.S. Central Daylight Time. If that is confusing, just Google the time in Chicago, and see how it differs from where you live.
Tuesday, March 23
12PM Central Time (5PM GMT)
Register at:
https://bigalbooks.com/mindsetzoom/
The Networker Zone Podcast - Episode 16 now available.
Mindset: Why vs How - One Word Reverses Everything.
https://bigalbooks.com/podcast/episode16/
Enjoy the week!
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