The power of believing that you can improve

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DECEMBER 17, 2014 TODAY’S TED TALK Carol Dweck: The power of believing that you can improve 10:20 minutes · TEDxNorrkoping Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain's capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not solved it yet? A great introduction to this influential field. Watch now » 2014: THE YEAR IN IDEAS Highlights! TED Talks in 2014 What were the most powerful ideas of 2014? Watch our highlight reel of the Year in Ideas -- then dive into our interactive playlist. Watch »