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Category Archive: Mindset & Attitude

A Lesson for Us All

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Let’s cap off the series on Mindset & Attitude with an inspiring celebration of the human spirit…

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2010-03-15 Mindset & Attitude

Reasons for Playing: Micro-Lessons

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Short and sweet reminders for cultivating a healthy attitude towards all our music-making…

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2010-03-10 Mindset & Attitude

Celebration

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Let’s consider another case study of exceptional talent… Michael Jordan.

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2010-03-07 Mindset & Attitude

Expertise

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While there are a few notable exceptions, experts in a given field are not typically more “gifted” than non-experts.

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2010-03-06 Mindset & Attitude

Labeling Theory

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It’s a huge mistake to define “talent” only in terms of performance rather than potential…

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2010-03-05 Mindset & Attitude

The Nature-Nurture Debate

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The fact that some people are remarkably skilled at doing something does not necessarily prove the existence of some innate gift…

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2010-03-04 Mindset & Attitude

“Talent”, a Six-Letter Word

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There is no doubt that people differ in levels of expertise and performance in various fields that most consider to be extremely difficult…

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2010-03-03 Mindset & Attitude

What is Smart?

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Let’s begin our journey by putting a poisonous, human-potential-stifling myth to rest…

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2010-03-02 Mindset & Attitude

Mindset & Attitude

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Let’s begin our musical journey by cultivating the proper mindset and attitude towards the notions of “talent”, mastery, and success…

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2010-03-01 Mindset & Attitude
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