What is “the wrong kind of praise” for sportspeople?
![](https://www.stephenkamsika.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sports-wrong-kind-of-praise-1024x680.jpeg)
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.
One Response
Valuable info. I found your website by accident, and I wish I had sooner! I bookmarked it.
Comments are closed.