Boaler’s research shows that the brain grows most when we struggle and make mistakes, debunking the myth of fixed innate ability.
In a limitless mindset, mistakes are not signs of failure—they are evidence of growth. Research shows that when you make a mistake, your brain experiences more activity and "sparks" than when you get an answer right. This struggle is precisely what strengthens synaptic connections. 3. Presence and Mindfulness secrets of the limitless mind pdf