We all encounter difficult situations in life that cause us to struggle, but our mindset determines how far we can go in life and what we can achieve. Imagine a student who is learning a new subject in school that is difficult to understand. A student with a growth mindset will see this subject as a challenge, and something that they can learn with effort. People with growth mindsets believe that hard work - not intelligence - determines success. They view failure as a learning opportunity. In contrast, a person with a fixed mindset believes that intelligence is predetermined, and that they are either born with the required skills or they aren't. Due to this mindset, they never grow or learn new skills, and see failure as something to avoid. A growth mindset is essential to excelling in life and growing as an individual. Those who embody growth mindsets can accomplish anything they put their minds to.