Embracing Challenges
Duke Women’s Basketball Coach Kara Lawson doesn’t just teach the game—she teaches how to handle hard better. Her now-famous phrase has become a rallying cry for teams, businesses, and individuals striving to embrace a Growth Mindset.
Here’s why Kara Lawson exemplifies a Growth Mindset:
- She doesn’t avoid hard—she trains for it.
Lawson tells her players that life doesn’t get easier—you get better. That mindset shift turns obstacles into opportunities to grow. - She redefines success.
Success, in Lawson’s world, isn’t about comfort or ease. It’s about effort, consistency, and showing up even when it’s tough. - She leads by example.
As a former WNBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and now a rising star in coaching, she’s constantly learning and evolving. That’s the core of a Growth Mindset. - She believes improvement is always possible.
Whether it’s an athlete learning a new skill or a team bouncing back from a loss, Lawson emphasizes the process—not perfection.
“We’re not trying to avoid hard. We’re learning how to handle hard better.” – Kara Lawson
This one idea makes Kara Lawson a standout example of the Growth Mindset in action. She’s not just preparing players for basketball—she’s preparing them for life.
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