What is “the wrong kind of praise” for sportspeople?

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What is “the wrong kind of praise” for sportspeople?

7th July 2018 Sports hypnosis 1

Is all praise good? Or can some kinds of positive feedback actually hold sportspeople back?

Studies show that praising someone’s existing ability – instead of their hard work and willingness to improve – can create a “limiting” mindset, which reduces motivation to try new challenges.

In this article, I look at the research behind this theory, the “myth of talent”, and why it’s not too late to change – even if you’ve had “the wrong kind of praise” all your life.

Read it in full on LinkedIn.

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