the growth of their brains was in their hands
Your mind is as big as you let it become. Many people not only students let the best get to them but as much effort they try and put in is going to be how big there "brain' will get so will definitely be "in there hands".
Finally, the children who were praised for their intelligence lied about their scores more often than the children who were praised for their effort.
. Many of those who are praised for there "intelligence" instead of there effort don't seem to want to take the criticism of others that believe they are so smart but what they might not see is everyone makes mistakes and with that you should learn from to do better for yourself.
believe that everyone can improve their abilities. And they understand that even Einstein wasn't Einstein until he put in years of focused hard work
"Einstein wasn't Einstein until he put in years of focused hard work" This is so true many people would not be who they are today if they hadn't put in all there focus. As we wouldn't see who we can become if we don't believe in ourselves and believe we are smarter then what we imagine ourselves to be.
Deeper conversation builds trust, the oxygen of society,exactly what we’re missing right now.
"The oxygen of society" Is missing due to the rough year I personally feel this can work but do to not being able to see anyone I wont be able to have a deeper conversation any time soon. I and maybe others prefer person to person conversations because I can focus on there feeling, body language, and actions and not get mixed emotions through a text or virtual meeting. Which is right, it's missing but hopefully is found as time goes one.
Many of us have a horrible tendency to ask questions that imply judgment: Where did you go toschool? Or we ask yes/no questions: Did you have a good day? Which basically shut off interesting answers
"... we ask yes/no questions...basically shut off interesting answers." I have notice when trying to have a conversation with someone you may have barley meet or someone you haven't talked to for a while but don't have a strong connection its easier to just ask simple yes/no questions but can end up to an awkward silence at the end or simply no connection with another person. Asking more deeper questions can let you get to know others better and helpful to have a longer period of time in the conversation.
But in conversation it’s best to act as if attention had an on/off switch with no dimmer.
I have notice sometimes when you are talking to someone or someone is talking to you its very easy to get lost in your own mind with out noticing but your facial expressions can still stay the same. So I can see why its something to work on to give someone your full attention.