Comparing The Mind And The Leap Year Project

An individual with a growth mindset believes intelligence in constructed through repetitive use of the mind. These individuals are more likely to accept challenges, working hard to achieve their goals, learning from their mistakes and making changes in their approach to achieve their goals, when necessary. The connection between this state of mind and the Leap Year Project is the project is founded on these precise principles. The Leap Year Project provided an opportunity for individuals to focus on a goal and leap into their experience, working on their own. They were self-motivated, hardworking, some were successful, some not, but they all were able to learn from their experiences.
A growth mind set are the skills needed to create opportunities

for lifelong learning. It challenges us to constantly set goals, to work hard, learn from mistakes and make changes when needed. Challenges and learning do not end with graduation. Life is a constant challenge and provides lessons to learn and areas to improve. It pushes us to evolve at work, in relationships and will eventually be the mind set you hope to instill in your children, so they may be successful in life. The Leap Year project was an opportunity for individuals to utilize a growth mind set, to create an extraordinary experience, to be the experience, to learn and grow. It’s what life is like outside of school, there are no more professors to teach us what the right answer is, how to do the assignment. Many will leave school, find jobs, have families and never seek a deeper experience. Lifelong learning is for those who wish to seek answers and a deeper understanding of life.
I believe a risk I would be willing to take on would be fostering children. Not at this time, since I still have two boys of school age, but when they have ventured out own their own. It may not change the world as a whole, but possibly the world of a child. I can think of no greater experience than to give a child hope, love and an opportunity at life.