The reviewer found 'Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard' to be a page-turner, packed with practical tips and inspirational real-life stories. They were particularly inspired by the story of Crystal Jones and the concept of a growth mindset, which they found transformative for both personal and professional development.
The reviewer, a homeschooling mom and small business co-owner, found 'Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard' to be an incredibly valuable read. The book offered practical tips for both business and personal life, making it a page-turner. The reviewer was particularly moved by the story of Crystal Jones, who achieved remarkable results with her first-grade students, and the concept of a growth mindset. This idea, borrowed from Carol Dweck's work, was presented in a way that resonated deeply with the reviewer. The book's blend of practical advice and inspirational stories made it a standout read, leaving the reviewer eager to apply its lessons to their own life and work.
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I started the book thinking I’d find ways to help our business. That I did, as well as ways to help me be a better homeschooling mom and manager of our home. For me, the book was a page-turner.
Her goal? To have these children attain third-grade-level skills by the end of the school year. A lofty and seemingly impossible goal — but over 90% of these children were reading at or above a third-grade level by the end of those nine months in her classroom.
The growth-mindset students were taught that the brain is like a muscle that can be developed with exercise — that with work, they could get smarter.