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How can a growth mindset help me?

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Begin Weekly Activity #2See video transcript
Singer and songwriter John Legend has a strong growth mindset. We want to set up our brains so we can succeed. Just like an athlete trains their muscles, we want to train our brains with effort and the right learning strategies.

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