You’ve probably heard about the concept of “grit” and know that the qualities of determination and learning-from-failure can lead to success. A new study has shown that people with a strategic mindset make better progress on goals that are long-term, important, and unfamiliar. Moreover, the study showed that having a strategic mindset can be cultivated. By asking questions such as “What can I do to help myself?”, “How else can I do this?”, or “Is there a way to do this even better?” you can prime yourself to generate and use strategies to tackle new challenges and ongoing difficulties.
Learn more about the concept of strategic mindset, and take a look at some key questions that can help you cultivate that way of thinking.
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Bill Mallon
Sr. Director, Strategy & Innovation Development
Association of American Medical Colleges
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