Mindset Strategies for Career Success

A growth mindset makes you unstoppable - 12 habits to strengthen yours: 1) Embrace Challenges ↳Instead of avoiding them, see them as opportunities to stretch your abilities ↳Tip: Say yes to a new role or assignment even if you feel unprepared 2) Break Goals Up ↳Set learning goals like "practice for 10 minutes" instead of "be great" ↳Tip: Swap "Get in shape" for "Take a 15-minute walk each morning before work" 3) Change Your Self-Talk ↳Replace "I'm not good at this" with "I'm still learning this" ↳Tip: Write a list of things you've improved at in the past to prove your inner critic wrong 4) Choose Your People ↳Surround yourself with people who try, fail, and improve - vulnerably ↳Tip: Follow leaders who talk about their learning process, not just their wins 5) Focus on Progress ↳Track how far you've come, not how far you still have to go ↳Tip: Take weekly progress photos of a project, fitness routine, or hobby 6) Stay Curious ↳Ask more questions and seek to understand, not just to finish ↳Tip: Challenge yourself to ask at least one question in every meeting 7) Normalize Being Bad ↳Find things you're bad at and fail - a lot; it strengthens the growth muscle ↳Tip: Join a class where you're clearly the least experienced person 8) Seek Feedback ↳Ask for feedback often, and use it to grow, not to judge your worth ↳Tip: After a presentation, ask three people for one thing you can improve 9) Find Examples ↳Read or listen to stories of persistence, finding others who failed forward ↳Tip: Read biographies of people like Thomas Edison, Michael Jordan, or Oprah Winfrey 10) Add "Yet" ↳Turn "I can't do this" into "I can't do this YET" ↳Tip: Do it each time you notice a limiting belief: "I'm not good at sales...yet" 11) Learn From Mistakes ↳Instead of hiding or avoiding mistakes, see them as data ↳Tip: After a failed pitch, write down three lessons for next time 12) Reflect on Growth ↳Ask: "What did I learn today?" not just "Did I win today?" ↳Tip: In team retrospectives, focus on learnings over outcomes Your abilities are not fixed. You're not just bad at something. With the right habits, You can improve. And if you use these daily, You'll have no limits. Choose growth. Any habits you'd add? --- ♻️ Repost to help your network reach their full potential. And follow me George Stern for more growth content. 

Your biggest obstacle isn’t: - age - the market - your industry. It’s your mindset. 1) Believe in your value, and new doors open. Action Steps: - Write down a limiting belief and counter it with a past success. - List goals you’ve been avoiding. Act on the most exciting one. - Visualize your future self daily. 2) Stop Playing Small “If your circle isn’t pushing you, it’s holding you back.” Surround yourself with people who expand your ambition. Action Steps: - Connect with three inspiring people. - Drop one comfort-zone habit, and replace it with a challenge. - Say “no” to one distraction and “yes” to your vision. 3) Age is Your Advantage Your experience is an asset. Shift your mindset from “I’m too old” to “I'm uniquely qualified.” Action Steps: - List five strengths only your experience provides. - Update LinkedIn to highlight these. - Mentor someone to see your value in action. 4) Growth Happens Outside Comfort Zones Comfort zones hold you back. Daily challenges unlock new doors. Action Steps: - Replace one comfort habit with a growth-oriented action. - Do one small uncomfortable task daily. - Reflect weekly on mindset shifts. 5) Failure is Feedback Fear of failure holds many back. Reframe it as feedback. Action Steps: - Reflect on a recent setback and its lesson. - Set a stretch goal with real challenge. - Keep a “Feedback Journal” for insights. 6) Rewrite Your Story The stories you tell yourself shape your reality. Turn limiting beliefs into strengths. Action Steps: - Identify a limiting belief and rewrite it as a strength. - Start each day with an empowering mantra. - Take one bold action that aligns with your new story. 7) Success Begins with Belief Those who thrive believe in their value. Own yours, and others will too. Action Steps: - Identify where you’re underselling yourself. - Craft a pitch that reflects your impact. - Visualize your success for 10 minutes daily. 8) Activate Your Network You’re not lacking connections... just untapped potential. Shift your focus to who you can reconnect with. Action Steps: - List 10 contacts you haven’t reached out to. Start with three. - Join an industry group and engage. - Ask your network, “Who should I know?” 9) Remember Your Impact Titles are temporary; impact is lasting. Reflect on the value you’ve created. Action Steps: - List five ways you’ve impacted clients or teams. - Share one on LinkedIn. - Ask a former colleague for feedback. 10) Clarity Comes from Action Clarity often follows action, not planning. Move forward, even if it’s one step at a time. Action Steps: - Act on one decision you’ve been putting off. - Set a small, achievable goal today. - Reflect weekly on progress and insights. Where will you start?

“Think Positive?” That Advice Is Broken. “Just have a great mindset.” Ever been told that in a tough moment? Revenue’s flat. You’ve tried everything. Self-doubt gets loud. And someone says, “Think positive.” Helpful? Not really. Here’s the truth: →Mindset isn’t magic. →It’s not hype. →It’s not pretending everything’s fine. ✨It’s a skillset. →One you can train, just like strategy, sales, or leadership. →When all you see is the mountain →When progress feels invisible →When pressure is draining every ounce of energy There’s a better way. ⚙️ This is how top performers stop the spiral and move from stuck to strategic →Simple. Repeatable. Proven. Start with these 7 elite mental shortcuts 1️⃣ The Yet Journal ↳Turn “I can’t…” into “I can’t yet” ↳Add one small action; build momentum fast 2️⃣ The Learning Loop ↳After every challenge: ↳What worked? What didn’t? What will I try next? 3️⃣ Skill Stacking ↳Break big goals into skills. ↳Build one at a time. 4️⃣ Challenge Reframing ↳“I have to” → “I get to” ↳Shift from dread to opportunity 5️⃣ The Feedback Framework ↳Ask, don’t defend. ↳Act on one insight right away. 6️⃣ Progress Mapping ↳Rate your skills monthly (1–10) ↳Track your curve → see what’s growing 7️⃣ The Growth Story ↳Capture the moments: ↳“Last week I couldn’t… now I can…” This isn't just about work. 🗣️These tools show up in hard conversations 🏠 At home 👥 With your team 🧭 In the moments when clarity feels far away The shift is real: From spiraling → strategy From pressure → perspective From feeling behind → building with purpose 🧩 Mindset isn’t mysterious anymore →There’s a method →A daily practice →A repeatable path 🌠What’s your top growth mindset habit? Share the one that changed the game for you. ♻️ Repost to help others grow 🔔 Follow Holly Moe for more tools that multiply success in work and life

Your career isn’t stuck. Your mindset might be. Shift these 10 beliefs, everything changes. 👇 Visuals by the incredibly talented Maria Luisa Engels – make sure to follow her for more inspiration! 10 Mindset Shifts That Can Elevate Your Career Many of us get caught in the traditional career playbook. But the truth? Growth isn’t linear. Every day presents lessons—we just need the right mindset to see them. Here are 10 shifts I wish I had embraced earlier: ✅ Self-awareness and continuous learning fuel real growth. ✅ Success isn’t about perfection—it’s about perseverance. ✅ Action is the bridge between dreams and reality. It's never too late to embrace these lessons: 1️⃣ Find a mentor—don’t go it alone. ↳ A trusted guide can help you navigate the twists and turns. ↳ Growth accelerates when you learn from those ahead of you. 2️⃣ Communication isn’t just about speaking. ↳ What you say isn’t always what they hear. ↳ Clarity matters, but so does intentional listening. 3️⃣ Great leaders inspire—they don’t just instruct. ↳ Influence is built on vision, not micromanagement. ↳ Invest in people, not just productivity. 4️⃣ Success is messy behind the scenes. ↳ Every “overnight success” has years of effort behind it. ↳ Fall in love with the process, not just the end result. 5️⃣ Procrastination quietly drains your potential. ↳ The hardest part is starting—momentum does the rest. ↳ Small steps lead to big shifts. 6️⃣ Discomfort is where growth thrives. ↳ Fear isn’t a stop sign—it’s a doorway. ↳ Lean into challenges, and you’ll discover new strengths. 7️⃣ The right fit matters more than forced effort. ↳ Struggling in the wrong place isn’t success. ↳ Alignment unlocks true momentum. 8️⃣ Change isn’t about wishing—it’s about doing. ↳ Big dreams require bold action. ↳ Stop waiting, start building. 9️⃣ Failure isn’t final—stagnation is. ↳ Every setback is a setup for growth. ↳ Get up. Keep going. Learn from it. 🔟 Lifelong learning is your greatest advantage. ↳ Knowledge is limitless—so is your potential. ↳ Stay curious. Keep evolving. Which of these shifts has made the biggest impact on your journey?  Drop your thoughts in the comments! ♻️ Repost to help make these mind shifts. ➕ I post every day at 9:30am EST. Follow me (Dr. Chris Mullen) to not miss the next one.