Growth Mindset
Noun · Hacker Culture
Definitions
The belief that abilities and intelligence can improve through effort, practice, and learning rather than being fixed traits. In workplace culture growth mindset is often invoked in coaching, development, and resilience discussions.
In plain English: The belief that skills and abilities can grow with effort and learning.
Example: "The mentor's growth mindset showed in how she treated a bad presentation not as proof of weakness but as an opportunity to practice one specific skill deliberately."