One characteristic of a Growth Mindset is not being afraid to embrace challenges and change. Mark Pope, the new head basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, exemplifies that characteristic. It’s one thing to take on challenges in one’s career. However, changing careers and starting from the bottom is another level of challenge and change. But, that is exactly what Mark Pope did. In his early 30’s, at the start of his 4th year of medical school, married with 4 daughters, Pope decided to become a college basketball coach. Below is a link to an interview with Mark Pope, someone who inspires others to embrace the challenges and changes of following one’s passion.