There are two ways to think about failure. One leads to unrealized potential. The other leads to overcoming obstacles.

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But they don’t start where you might think. They’re actually both rooted in how you think about your ability.

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The first mindset thinks ability is inherent.

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When you accomplish something, you’re proving that you have innate talent, and maybe even superiority over your peers.

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The second mindset thinks ability can be developed.

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They see accomplishment as the result of problem-solving, practice, and effort.

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See where this is going?

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Adopt the first mindset, and you’ll see failure as an indicator that you are not enough. You failed because, on a fundamental level, you don’t have what it takes.

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And those thoughts are the enemy of success. Why put in the effort if you believe you’ll fail just because of who you are?

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Adopt the second mindset, and you’ll see failure as an indicator that you’re not quite there yet. Tweak this and hone that, and you’ll overcome your obstacles in now time.

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That’s the mindset of success. Once you see your effort transform failure into triumph, you may find yourself almost addicted to developing your skills.

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Which mindset have you adopted?