• Home
  • /
  • Blog
  • /
  • Don’t Prove Yourself, Improve Yourself.

Don’t Prove Yourself, Improve Yourself.


December 27, 2019
Ever imagine what the love child of academics Mihaly Czcsikszentmihalyi and Carol Dweck would look like? I’m sure that led to a resounding, “No, Chip, I’m not a ginormous geek like you.”

But, you may have heard of the theories of “flow” and “mindset” that were individually popularized by these two esteemed psychologists.

In this 3-minute classroom video at Stanford, I introduce how a growth mindset might enhance your ability to enter the flow zone.

Discover More Wisdom

February 15, 2026

Do you take supplements to keep your brain sharp as you age? Lion’s mane, ...

Guest Post: Curiosity and Wonder: Essential Macronutrients for Mental Vitality

July 21, 2023

“I have been married for 50 years and dearly love my husband. We raised ...

“My Husband Is in His 70s and Won’t Retire. Can I Make Him?”
{"email":"Email address invalid","url":"Website address invalid","required":"Required field missing"}

Choose Your Path to Midlife Mastery