Aaron’s Journal of Growth

When I am feeling frustrated or want to give up I will come back to those 3 factors.

I already suspected that I was quite gritty before we did the survey as I put a lot of effort into any work that I do. I was surprised at my result from the survey we did (Total in top corner). I don’t know why, maybe because I don’t really consider myself all that “gritty”, but I was.

Can I Think Of A Time I Received Fixed or Growth Mindset Praise? Did I Notice A Difference In My Success?

I have been given fixed mindset praise before in activities and sports. It has only affected me in a positive way as it just made me want to work harder.

How Have My Thoughts On Intelligence Changed As A Result Of My New Understanding?

My thoughts on intelligence have not changed that much since we started. I still believe a lot of the same things, which already lined up with what we were learning for the most part. I have learned more about how people think which has been interesting and I have enjoyed that.

In the future when I’m feeling frustrated with something and want to give up I should put it down and comeback to it later on.

What Factors Can I Identify To Help Me Succeed?

1. I can plan out the shots 2. I can manage my time 3. I can stay organized with what I have done and what I need to do

Where Do I Show a Growth and Fixed Mindset?

Where Am I Willing To Fail In Order To Learn?

I am willing to fail at creating VFX for the DI video in order to learn how to create VFX in a more film like environment.

How Have My Thoughts On Achievement In School Changed As A Result Of My New Understanding?

My thoughts on achievement in school have not changed as I already agreed with a lot of what we have been learning about and on the things that I did disagree with I have not changed my opinions.

I spend a lot of time learning new software, which can be sometimes frustrating and confusing. I will often get to a point where I just want to quit, but I instead turn what ever I am working on off and come back to it with a fresh perspective.

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