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SPOTLIGHT

Whether it’s a human interest article, an inspiring movie, or a compelling biography, I’m always drawn to stories where the Growth Mindset shows up.  It’s powerful to recognize not just when someone uses their Growth Mindset, but how. They might embrace challenges, learn from failure or push past limitations. I also find it inspiring when people confront their own fixed mindset and shift toward growth to overcome obstacles and setbacks. Each month I will post a story that highlights a Growth Mindset in action.  

Hard Work / Effort

Gary Player – May 2026

Gary Player, one of golf’s greatest champions, embodies a growth mindset in every way. In…
Focus on the Process of Learning

James Dyson – April 2026

Growth Mindset Spotlight: James Dyson James Dyson had a simple idea: build a better vacuum…
Resilience

Lindsey Vonn – March 2026

Few athletes embody resilience like Lindsey Vonn. Throughout her career, she battled a long list…
Embrace Challenges and Change

Deanna Stellato-Dudek – February 2026

Most Olympic stories follow a familiar pattern: early promise, steady progress, and peak performance at…
Growth Mindset Culture

Indiana Football Team – January 2026

Just two seasons ago, the Indiana Hoosiers football team held an unenviable distinction — they…
Leaving your Comfort Zone

Claudia Covarrubias – December 2025

At just 11 years old, Claudia Covarrubias faced a decision that would change the direction…
Grit

Roger Federer – November 2025

In June 2024, tennis legend Roger Federer traded his racket for a graduation robe when…
Neuroplasticity

Michael Merzenich – October 2025

Michael Merzenich refused to accept the old belief that the brain becomes “fixed” after childhood.…
Stretch Yourself

Fernando Mendoza – September 2025

Fernando Mendoza left comfort twice—first Miami → Cal, then Cal → Indiana—to chase growth, not…
Focus on the Process of Learning

Paulina Pompliano – August 2025

Paulina Pompliano took an unconventional path — one that required courage, curiosity, and a willingness…
Perseverance

JC Escarra – July 2025

When JC Escarra was a child in Cuba, he dreamed of playing baseball at the…
Embrace Challenges and Change

Elizabeth Banks – June 2025

Elizabeth Banks—actress, director, and producer—embodies the Growth Mindset. A self-described “scholarship kid” at the University…

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