💭 The mindset that changes everything: Break free from your fixed mindset with Nick Mann
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Explore the profound impact of mindset on your UX career. Discover how shifting from fixed to growth thinking can transform not just your skills but your entire approach to challenges and opportunities.
What if your biggest obstacle isn't your skill level, your portfolio, or the job market?
I can't do that!" "I'm not smart enough!" "I just don't have the skills!”
Sound familiar?
These aren't just random thoughts. They're symptoms of a fixed mindset that might secretly sabotage your career.
⇢ Are you still struggling with the same portfolio feedback? ⇢ Do you keep missing out on opportunities? ⇢ Do you keep finding yourself resistant to new tools or ideas?
The problem might not be your skills—it might just be your mindset.
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"You're always going to get what you've always gotten if you keep doing exactly what you've always done."
This hit hard during my conversation with Nick Mann about how important a growth mindset is for your career.
Nick shares how he transformed from feeling "stuck" in graphic design to being a successful UX designer and podcast host. The key wasn't just learning new skills. It was completely reshaping how he thought about growth and possibility.
In my latest episode with Nick Mann, we dig deep into how your mindset shapes everything, from how you handle feedback to whether you seize your next opportunity or not.
1️⃣ Question your resistance to change: When you find yourself resistant to new ideas, ask whether this resistance comes from valid concerns or a desire to stay comfortable. 2️⃣ Replace "I can't" with "I can't yet": Adding this simple word can transform how you approach challenges. Instead of seeing abilities as fixed, recognize that every skill can be developed with the right amount of effort. 3️⃣ View feedback as a data point, not judgment: A growth mindset sees critique as valuable info for improvement, while a fixed mindset perceives it as personal criticism. 4️⃣ Embrace the power of process: Success doesn't depend solely on innate talent. Instead, it often requires consistent effort and a willingness to learn. 5️⃣ Challenge your self-limiting narratives: Pay attention to the stories you tell yourself about your capabilities and potential. Often, these narratives reflect a fixed mindset that holds you back.
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Join 6,000+ designers improving their soft skills, weekly!
Master the soft skills needed to be a great UX Designer
Beyond UX Design's mission is to give you the tools you need to be a truly effective UX designer by diving into the soft skills they won't be teaching you in school or a boot camp. These skills are critical to your success.
