//A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words//

Welcome to my blog distinguish steemian
Today I'll be giving an expedition on the "one picture is worth a thousand words" contest. I will be writing in accordance with the picture of the contest of which I chose mindset to encompass the picture.

Mindset is an established set of attitude of a person or group of persons concerning culture, values and choices.
Mindset encompasses the way individuals see things based on their perspective and the context which the find themselves.

Your mindset is a set of beliefs that shape how you make sense to the world and yourself, that's why some people are comfortable when things are not going well because they see it as Fate.
Mindset varies from person to person because no two human beings reason the same way. This is the main reason why the world is moving with new innovations and changes because people are bringing up one idea or the other Everyday which some are helpful and others are destructive.

There are two main kinds of mindsets which we navigate life with:

1. Growth mindset
2. Fixed mindset

GROWTH MINDSET: Growth mindset is essential for success. The difference between the poor and the rich is their mindset, that is why it is always said that the poor will become poorer and the rich will become richer. A poor man's mentality is that, he spends and invest what is left while the mindset of the rich is that he invests, keeps money, multiply it and then spend it on things that are important.

FIXED MINDSET: This mind of mindset suggests that life is fixed and unchangeable. In essence, what was to be will definitely be without any obstruction.
They live without worry over anything provided their needs are taken care of, nothing bothers them.

1. Fixed mindset sees efforts as fruitless or worthless acts while growth mindset sees efforts as the path to mastery
2. Fixed mindset gives up easily while a growth mindset persist in the face of setbacks and danger
3. Fixed mindset avoids challenges while growth mindset embrace challenges and works towards eliminating them
4. Fixed mindset ignores negative feedbacks while a growth mindset learns from criticism
5. Fixed mindset feels threatened by the successes of others while growth mindset finds lessons and inspiration in the successes of others

I had a mutual discussion with a friend the other day, we were deliberating on "the need for doing business". Upon asking him while we do business, he added that we do business to make ends meet or to make a living. I disagreed with him because in a clear view, we do business because we want to be wealthy and also to be a blessing to our family and the society.
We do business because we want to be independent, self reliance, resourceful, productive and to crown it all maximize profits.
This argument was brought about by the difference in our mindsets because we don't see life the same way.

1. FOCUS ON THE JOURNEY: This is one of the important factor when building a growth mindset
2. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR WORDS AND THOUGHTS: Replace negative thoughts with more positive ones to build a growth mindset
3. TAKE ON CHALLENGES: Making mistakes is one of the best ways to learn

Changing our believe can have a powerful impact in shaping our mindsets. You have the power to change your life if only you change your mindset. Everybody is obsessed with getting A's, they dream of the next text to prove themselves instead of dreaming big.

Also know that your mindset plays a crucial rule on how you cope with life challenges. When a child has a growth mindset they tends to have hunger for learning and a desire to work hard on discovering new things, so those with fixed mindset are more likely to give up when they face challenges.

So you are capable of changing who you are to who you want to be by learning new things and improving your intelligence, practicing new skills, new talents and abilities.

Inviting @edu-chemist, @basil20 and @nsijoro to as well participate

Do have a good time