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 growth.
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 provided practical tips for both her business and homeschooling, making it a page-turner. She was particularly inspired by the story of Crystal Jones, who achieved remarkable results with her first-grade students, and the concept of a growth mindset. The reviewer appreciated the real-life stories and practical advice, which made the book both inspirational and actionable. The idea of a growth mindset, as explained by Carol Dweck, resonated deeply with her, highlighting the potential for personal and academic growth. Overall, the book left a lasting impact, encouraging the reviewer to adopt new strategies and mindsets in her daily life.
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The book was a page-turner.
While packed with practical tips on how to move myself and those around to change, it was chock-full of inspirational real-life stories of big changes that improved people’s lives.
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.